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:
SUPPORT 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
* In conjunction with residents and the rest of the team to ensure
that the house is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and
hygiene including communal areas and bathrooms.
* Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining
their own environment, and supporting them with laundry and cleaning
tasks where appropriate.
* To encourage and support service users to develop skills in
managing their daily living.
* In conjunction with the project team, to assist residents with
personal monies, service charge payments, etc where necessary.
* Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty
cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s
files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc.
* To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the
project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the
project's Safety Statement.
* To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and
safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in
place.
* Relational Security Support – Managing risks relating to service
* Supporting residents
* Reporting to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not
available
* To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best
interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when
Case Workers are not available
* To plan and facilitate onsite social activities.
* To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.
* To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and
help in identifying your own job-related development and training
needs.
* 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
* 1 year’s paid experience working with service users with complex
needs
OR
* Have completed a QQI level 5 or above in social care or another
suitably related area
* Experience of service user activity planning desirable for this
role.
* Experience of lone working or off-site working an advantage
* Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems
(i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments)
* Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of
team communication
* Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and
safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless
people.
* Experience of working with migrants/International applicants is
desirable
* Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and
values of Depaul
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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
