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
CORK SERVICES
Permanent – * hours per week
Salary € *, *.**Apply on
the website** per annum
* ROLE
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be a member of a
multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul
service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation
where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity,
Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to
empowering residents to manage their own lives. This role works across
a 7-day week rota, and commences with increased annual leave days and
other added benefits.
* KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The core pillars of work for this service are:
* In partnership with service users, to assess their needs and
develop workable support plans, with regular reviews on the
progression of agreed goals.
* To advocate effectively on behalf of service users and refer them
to support agencies.
* To report on work to team and partner agencies.
* To ensure all resident files are kept up to date.
* To work from a strong housing-led approach to support
service-users in securing move-ons and in their transition to long
term community living.
* Life Skills – Assessment and Practical Support - Building on
existing life skills interventions to empower individuals in a more
independent setting.
* Relational Security Support – Managing risks relating to service
* Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health
* Visiting Support to service users living independently in
community
* 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
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.
* PERSON REQUIREMENTS
* 2 years paid experience working in a social care field, desirably
in a residential or homeless setting (essential)
* At least one year of regular use of IT systems with a good
proficiency in Excel & Word (essential)
* A qualification in a social care field, e.g. Diploma in Social
Care, Diploma in Applied Social Studies, Diploma in Social Care
Practice is desirable.
* Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems
(i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments)
* Process an understanding of harm reduction and low threshold
working
* Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the
issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered
in homeless services to service users with complex support needs
* Have experience working with needs assessment, keyworking and
support planning for people with complex needs.
* Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources
available to homeless people
* Understand the importance for Health and Safety in a residential
setting
* Be a good communicator and computer literate
* Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please download and complete the application form available on the
link below
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
