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.
Depaul is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We offer a
standard * hour working week, generous leave
entitlements and a pension scheme. We support all staff with regular
supervision and a wide learning and development programme.
DEPAUL WISHES TO RECRUIT TO THE FOLLOWING ROLE:
PROJECT WORKER - SUAIMHNEAS
PERMANENT
FULL TIME – **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK
SHIFT WORK INCLUDING WEEKENDS – DAY AND EVENING SHIFT
SALARY €**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON
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1. ROLE
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support through
the recovery model in Suaimhneas. Suaimhneas is an 6 bed recovery
model supporting women in early recovery from addiction issues. The
primary focus is to promote the wellbeing of women in recovery. Depaul
is a values-led organisation working with a number of services
throughout Dublin. This role will report directly to the local
management team in Suaimhneas. This is an exciting opportunity to join
an expanding team that is focused on the organisation’s development
going forward.
2. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* To ensure the practical needs of our services users are met i.e.
* Supporting independent living skills, cooking, cleaning, laundry,
budgeting, meaningful use of time and self care while ensuring a safe
and secure environment in a high standard service.
* To assess the needs of service users and to refer them to
appropriate agencies.
* To provide key working to a number of residents, recording this
work, advocating for them and updating line manager and the team on
progress.
* To liaise with external agencies, health boards and county
councils.
* To ensure all quality assurance policies and procedures are
adhered too.
* To be a team player taking a role in handovers, supervising
Volunteers and supporting your team members in ensuring all decision
making is consistent
* To participate in supervision with your line manager and annual
appraisals and identifying your own professional development within
your role.
* To ensure all Depaul Policies and Procedures are adhered to
particularly Health and Safety, code of Conduct and Confidentiality.
* To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner
maintaining a high quality standard of work in line with Depaul Values
and ethos.
THE ABOVE LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE; ADDITIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
BOTH IN RELATION TO TASKS AND DIRECT REPORTS MAY BE ADDED OVER TIME.
3. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
* ∙2 year’s paid experience working in a drug free/ recovery
model setting (residential setting, desirable) Must have experience of
care planning and keyworking and be in a position to evidence this.
* A solid understanding of the recovery models such as **Apply on
the website** steps
* Recovery Coaching qualification and experience would be beneficial
but not essential.
* 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 in recovery from various addictions.
* 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.
* Proficient use of IT required in role, including email in a
professional capacity
ATTITUDE
* An understanding of, and respect for the values and beliefs of
Depaul
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please download and complete the application form available on the
employment page of our website – full job description is available
for review
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
