VACANCY: SOCIAL WORKER - MIDLANDS
LOCATION: Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath
REPORTING TO: Director of Housing First Services
SALARY: € *, *,**Apply
on the website**
HOURS OF WORK: Fulltime
ROLE OVERVIEW
Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness and the harm
caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter McVerry Trust
provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons
with complex needs, and offers pathways out of homelessness based on
the principles of the Housing First model and within a framework that
is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect.
The role of SOCIAL WORKER role will provide service delivery to
participants with complex needs and effectively coordinate care
through appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES;
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Director of Nursing and Addiction Services
* Meet with the Director of Nursing and Addiction Services at
regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work
* To effectively manage your caseload on a day-to-day basis and
report appropriately back to the Director of Services as required
SOCIAL WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Uphold all agreed quality standards and participate in the
evaluation and audit of services in order to improve quality,
standards of care and ensure effectiveness
* To promote continuity of care through the use of effective
communication processes with fellow staff members
* To identify any specific training needs required to carry out your
role to the highest standard contributing towards confidence and
competence
* Provide health education/health promotion service to participants
* In conjunction with the duty team, deliver care to clients in line
with policies, procedures and systems ensuring they meet the
requirements of the key service objectives
* To build positive working relationships with community agencies
and other stakeholders to promote inclusion and ensure that the needs
of the participant are being met through community services
TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH:
* Intervention, support and assessment
* As part of a multi-disciplinary duty team in a community setting,
to conduct health assessments, to plan, implement and evaluate care
plans and to provide care to participants with complex needs
* To advocate to external agencies on behalf of the participant
group where required to ensure needs are met
* To support the participant group in managing access with their
children and actively engaging with child and family agency as
required
* When required, advocacy and referral to community services
* Observing the behaviour of the participants and escalating any
behaviours that may present as a safety issue
* To conduct comprehensive assessments and make recommendations
required
* Applications being made following assessment for home care
packages and actively liaising with public health nurses to secure
same
TO ASSIST WITH PARTICIPANTS’ CASE WORK THROUGH:
* Effective communication with all Peter McVerry Trust staff
* Supporting the team to carry out sessions with participants to aid
in the process of long-term goal setting
* Assisting with participant’s Individual Care Plans
* Ensuring that participants are fully informed about all
entitlements
* To instil hope in the participant group in respects of positive
change and overall improvement in regards to quality of life
TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adherence to safety and security protocols
* Ensuring appropriate health and safety measures are in place and
upheld at all times and escalating any issues identified to the
Director of Nursing and Addiction Services
* Encouraging the participant group to make decisions and have input
in their own care
TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:
* Links with other Peter Mc Verry Trust services, screening and
assessment
* Communication of information and referral to resources
* Offering ongoing support to former participants
* To liaise with past participants to offer support, advice and
guidance in regards to accessing services.
TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:
* Maintaining participants’ details and documentation
* Providing written reports to the Director of Nursing and Addiction
Services where necessary
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur and ensuring
incidences are reviewed and measures put in place to prevent/minimise
future occurrences
* Reviewing care plans and safety plans weekly and ensuring any
changes to participants care is documented and relevant adjustments
are implemented to cater for the participants needs in a holistic
manner
CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:
* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organisation. Due notice and consultation will be given
TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with the management team, staff and
participants of Peter McVerry Trust
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing
Peter McVerry Trust
OTHER DUTIES:
* Any other duties as designated by the Director of Nursing and
Addiction Services
* Any other duties which may arise in line with catering for the
needs of our participants
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED;
* Hold a relevant qualification to degree level in the area of
social work
* Be registered with CORU
* Essential competencies: communication skills, commitment to
providing the highest level of service, professionalism and
maintaining professional boundaries, respect for others, promoting
choice independence, health and well-being and resilience & positive
outlook
* At least 1 years experience post registration and a positive, calm
and client centred approach to their work.
* Desirable: Experience of working with participants with complex
needs in a residential setting. A keen interest in the area of complex
needs/homelessness and an overall awareness/understanding of the
social implications of drug misuse
OTHER INFORMATION
* CONFIDENTIALITY: It is a condition of service that all information
obtained during the course of employment, especially with regard to
participants affairs is treated with the strictest confidence.
* EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: To implement Equal Opportunities into your
daily practice at all times
* HEALTH AND SAFETY: To be responsible for your own health and
safety and that of your Colleagues in accordance with relevant PMVT
policies and procedures.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please download the application form or visit
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
