WAKING NIGHTS SUPPORT WORKER
REPORTS TO: ACCOMMODATION SERVICES MANAGER
POSITION(S) TITLE: Support Worker
PROGRAMME: PACE , Accommodation Service- Priorswood House
THE EMPLOYER: PACE is a voluntary organisation, funded by the
Probation Service that has worked with prisoners, ex-prisoners and
ex-offenders for over * years. PACE provides a
range of accommodation services for men, and training and education
programmes for men and women, who have a history of offending
behaviour.
WORK SCHEDULE: Priorswood House operates */7
– * Days/Year on a rotating schedule which
includes weekends, overnights and day shifts.
LOCATION: Dublin *
SALARY: TBC (depending on experience)
HOURS: * hours per week
HOLIDAYS: * days annually
Clean Driving Licence (desirable)
Post is subject to Garda Vetting and there will be a probationary
period
THE ROLE:
Work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment to
residents, staff, and visitors in busy transitional accommodation
service for males leaving prison and history of offending behaviour.
* Work in collaboration with the Day and Waking Nights Support
Workers by following up on Support Plan actions to ensure best
outcomes for the clients.
* Active harm reduction interventions, managing addictions, and
mental health issues as they present in clients.
* Maintaining security and safety within the building to include
effective door management practices.
* Crisis and conflict management within the facility
* Assist in managing medication and health regimes.
* Support the manager in the implementation of the strategic and
operational action objectives.
* Other responsibilities as may be required.
* Client accompaniment to outside agencies.
* Assist the service users with any issues that may occur during the
shift.
* Conduct Risk Assessments and Drug screenings as required.
* Maintaining appropriate client confidentiality and follow GDPR
guidelines.
* Inputting data to the database and Outcomes Star.
* Completing routine tasks and domestic duties.
REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL
* Minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications in
social care or equivalent.
* Have a minimum of 1-year experience of key working in a
residential unit with individuals with complex needs.
* Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
* Experience in managing incidents in a calm and professional
manner.
* Experience in conducting Risk Management and implementing Risks
Management Plan.
* Ability to take direction and complete work as requested and
within the specified timeframe.
* Experience in working nights and/or shift work.
* Flexible to work on a rotating schedule that includes weekends,
overnights and day shifts
DESIRABLE
* Knowledge of Prison and Probation Services
* Experience using Database and the Outcome Star
* Standard First Aid Training
* Own transport
ADDITIONS:
* Pension, upon completing probation
* CPD Continued Professional Development
* Individual Supervision
* EAP Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
APPLICATION PROCESS:
* CV and Cover letter by EMAIL ONLY to the following email address
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
* Closing Date for applications ON/BEFORE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
NOON, FRIDAY, 5TH JULY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_PACE is an equal opportunities employer_
_Reference checks will apply including current or/and most recent
employer_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others