Depaul believes that everyone should have a place to call home and a
stake in their community. Our aim is to work with those who are
socially excluded and marginalised by providing a quality led service
in order to produce the best possible outcomes for those accessing our
services. We strive to empower our service users to make choices and
decisions about the way they live their lives. We work in partnership
with central and local government, housing associations and other
non-governmental organisations.
Diversity and inclusion is championed within Depaul, with staff drawn
from all walks of life. Strong focus is placed on staff development in
the form of robust induction, regular supervision, joint annual
reviews, and a wealth of learning and development opportunities. Staff
wellbeing is prioritised through a suite of benefits, such as pension,
health insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and much more.
DEPAUL WISHES TO RECRUIT TO THE FOLLOWING ROLE:
CASE WORKER – AUGUSTA LODGE, WESTPORT
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1. ROLE
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team of one of Depaul's
brand new services. You will support single individuals and families
from different nationalities, who are currently residing in IPAS
accommodation. You will be working directly with service users, to
achieve the best outcomes, using the Depaul Support Toolkit and be
able to access other relevant wraparound services needed for
client’s progression.
2. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The core pillars of work for this service are:
* Life Skills – Assessment and Practical Support - Building on
existing life skills interventions to empower individuals in a more
independent setting.
* To provide information and advice on education, employment
opportunities and housing.
* To identify and deliver appropriate support to children and
vulnerable adults
* Visiting Support to service users living independently incommunity
* Interagency working with Partner agency
* Engagement with statutory agencies (Local Authorities/CWO
* etc.)
* Managing service related risks
* Ensuring excellent health and safety standards are maintained
* Reporting to team and partner agency
* Ensuring all resident files are kept up to date.
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility
may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles
is required from time to time.
3. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
* 2 year’s paid experience working with service users with complex
needs.
* Social Studies /Case Management Accredited Qualification
* Experience in keyworking and support planning
* Experience and knowledge of interagency working
* Experience of working with migrants/International applicants is
desirable
* Experience of Life Skills work promoting residents to achieve
independence is desirable for this role
* Experience in working with families (desirable)
* Good knowledge about the immigration system, legislation and
nationality matters in Ireland (desirable)
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please apply though our online application process on the vacancies
page of our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
