Treo Port Lairge is a company limited by guarantee (**Apply on the
website**), a registered charity (CHY *) with a
voluntary board of management. TREO’S MAIN AIM IS TO REDUCE CRIMINAL
ACTIVITY AMONG THE PEOPLE IN ITS TARGET GROUP, THUS MAKING WATERFORD A
SAFER COMMUNITY IN WHICH TO LIVE. TREO OFFERS EACH PARTICIPANT
EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT WHILE CHALLENGING OFFENDING
ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOUR.
Treo has been operational for over * years and
is a highly respected service provider within Waterford and the Irish
Criminal Justice system. Additional information can be found at
www.treoportlairge.ie or on Facebook.
If you require further information please contact **Apply on the
website**
Treo now wishes to recruit a full-time Outreach Worker for its
operations in Waterford City.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be part of
an experienced and dedicated multi-disciplinary team. The
Outreach/Link Worker will have a varied and dynamic workload.
The Outreach Worker will be expected to use and develop an expertise,
over time in a range of proven approaches i.e. Restorative Practice,
Restorative Justice, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused
Approaches, and Trauma Informed.
This will become a pensionable position after a probationary period.
Treo Port Lairge has a lifelong learning commitment to staff providing
Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
Professional Supervision and Reflective practice will be provided.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS:
* A National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies or equivalent
qualification.
* 3 years post-qualification experience with a similar target client
group.
* Experience in working with behaviours that may challenge and
supporting care-staff in similar environments
* An ability to communicate efficacy and to bring about behavioral
change.
* An understanding of the opportunities for individuals furthest
away from the labour market.
* A strong work ethic.
* Experience in recording, reporting and information management
* Previous experience in key working and relationship building.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE:
* Networking and linking with a wide range of stakeholders.
* A knowledge and understanding of relevant Government policy on
criminal justice.
* A thorough knowledge of the principles of Social Care / Community
Work
* A knowledge of the principles of Motivational Interviewing,
Restorative Practices, and Trauma Informed Care.
* A focus on Outcomes and progression.
_OTHER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE POST_
* Ability to maintain motivation and work within a changing and
developing service
* A high degree of professional and personal self-awareness
* Excellent listening, reflective, and analytical skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to receive and contribute appropriate critical and
reflective feedback
* Excellent reporting skills- the ability to provide concise and
relevant reports regarding clients, staff or service development
* Flexible, open to new ways of working
* Ability to stay calm, objective, fair, independent, and confident
in challenging situations.
The successful candidate will also need access to a car to perform
their duties.
APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR CV, COVER
LETTER, AND **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** WORD DOCUMENT CLEARLY
DEMONSTRATING YOUR SUITABILITY FOR THIS POST, VIA EMAIL TO
ADMIN@TREOPORTLAIRGE. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICANTS IS FRIDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
TREO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
