SOCIAL CARE WORKER
REPORTING TO: Social Care Manager
LOCATION: County Dublin
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
* Full Time Role
* Combination of Sleepover and Dayshifts
* Starting at € *. *
per hour based on post qualification experience
* Annual Increments
* Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
* Sunday Premium
* Double time payment for Bank Holiday Hours
JOB OVERVIEW
We are recruiting Social Care Workers for our emergency residential
accommodation for separated minors seeking protection. At Hata Homes,
we believe that all young people should have the opportunity to be
supported in a safe environment when they arrive in Ireland. The
values of respect, honesty, consultation, and individuality are
promoted and where everyone’s strengths are acknowledged and
fostered. Hata Homes seeks to develop healthy positive relationships
with the residents, striving to build each individual’s particular
strengths whilst promoting healthy life skills and independent living
practices.
Hata Homes works using The Welltree Model of Care which is informed by
the National Outcome’s Framework and the goal of this is that all
young people are respected, protected and fulfilled, where their
voices are heard, and they are supported to achieve the maximum of
their potential now and in the future. The Welltree Model promotes and
provides highly effective responses to meet the needs and address the
risks that may be presented by traumatised young people. The approach
respects each individual’s gender, culture and beliefs and focuses
on the development of healthy relationships which challenge and
support young people without judging them. Personal accountability is
accomplished through the provision of unconditional positive regard,
honest and empathy. We have adapted the Welltree Model of Care for
Hata Homes, with the young people fully engaged in the model, and
doing their own wellbeing assessments. It is incredible positive for
them to see their Hope and Wellbeing increase.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving the
following:
* Ensuring the young person is supported with all aspects of
independent skills
* Ensuring the young person is supported in engaging in education
and/or employment
* Liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals involved in the care
and support of the young people
* Ensure the human rights of the young person supported is upheld to
the highest standards.
* Ensure that young people experience a sense of safety in a homely
environment
* Ensure that work is prioritised so that key commitments are kept.
• Ensure that you work as a positive contributing member to your
staff team and the organisation.
* Complete documentation and report writing in relation to all
aspects of the young persons care
* Provide high levels of supervision of young people
* To provide responsive, sensitive, and proportionate support to the
young person in the event of incident or crisis.
* Accessing the On-call manager during out of hour’s times when
necessary • Attend team meeting and training days
* Maintain confidentiality regarding the young people, staffing
matters, financial matters, and any other matters internal to the
company.
* To act flexibly, within reasonable grounds, to ensure necessary
cover.
* To work alongside out-of-hours support and/or emergency services.
* To ensure that all the household tasks and paperwork allocated
through the night shift are maintained up to date and completed to the
highest standard.
* In conjunction with the young people and the team, ensure that the
house is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene
including communal areas and bathrooms.
* Supporting the young people with laundry and cleaning tasks where
appropriate.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Candidates must have a minimum of:
* QQI Level 7 in Social Care
* QQI Level 8 in Psychology
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child &
Adolescent Psychotherapy
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling
/ Psychotherapy
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction
Counselling
* QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
* QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Family Support
* Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
* Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
* QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children
under * years.
* BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
* Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison
Service) or equivalent
* Experience in a community or residential setting
* Experience in supporting vulnerable young people with a
trauma-informed approach
* Candidates must also have a deep commitment to children’s rights
and child protection and enjoy working in a dynamic, challenging
environment
* Knowledge and experience of implementing National Standards for
Childrens Residential Centres
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change
* Effective Communication & Working Relationships
* Planning, Organising & Prioritising
* Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving
* Values and ethos in line with the organisations
* Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop
positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
* High level of critical reasoning ability (verbal, numerical and
conceptual)
* Demonstrated focus on achieving outcomes
* Exercises independent and professional judgment
CONTACT AND APPLICATION DETAILS
Email CV or queries to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Catering
