_THE ORGANISATION_
The Salvation Army are very excited to open up a beautiful new service
for families. Everything we do here at Houben House centres around
making a difference to the lives of the people we serve. Whether
living with cognitive impairment, mental ill health, drug or alcohol
issues or debilitating illness, The Salvation Army Republic of Ireland
will see the person and not the label. To help us do this, we have a
team of exceptional coordinators, specialist and support workers.
There is now an opportunity to be a part of this incredible team.
The Salvation Army in the Republic of Ireland is part of the wider
international Salvation Army, which is currently at work in **Apply on
the website** countries, demonstrating Christian principles through
practical support and help to people of all ages, backgrounds and
needs and promoting equality in the workplace. We are a Christian
Church and a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland No: **Apply
on the website**. Registered Charity Number CHY**Apply on the
website**
Are you passionate about supporting those most vulnerable in our
society?
WE CURRENTLY HAVE THE FOLLOWING THREE VACANCIES WITHIN OUR HOUBEN
HOUSE LIFEHOUSE:
SUPPORT WORKER ? FIXED CONTRACT (3 MONTHS) ? **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** HRS P/W
ASSISTANT SUPPORT WORKER ? FIXED CONTRACT (3 MONTHS) ? **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE** HRSP/W
RELIEF ASSISTANT SUPPORT WORKER ? (HOURS AS REQUIRED TO COVER ANNUAL
LEAVE/SICKNESS)
THE SALVATION ARMY, HOUBEN HOUSE, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** LOWER
KIMMAGE RD, DUBLIN 6.
Working in Houben House can be challenging but it is also deeply
rewarding and satisfying. If you are enthusiastic, motivated,
resilient, flexible and compassionate with a passion for supporting
people and ensuring that our service users enjoy the highest quality
of life we want to hear from you. The successful applicant will be
expected to work in sympathy with the spiritual principles of The
Salvation Army.
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_ABOUT THE SUPPORT WORKER ROLE:_
_Working in a professional role and environment, core responsibilities
include:_
* Provision of continuum of care through individualised, client led
care plan.
* Responsibility for keyworking a diverse caseload of clients
* Adherence to key working, use of PASS, housing needs assessment,
care and case management protocols
* Ensuring Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) is completed and processed
by the relevant local authority as appropriate
* Advocating with Local Authorities on clients behalf
* Identification of appropriate move on options
* Addressing barriers to access
* Workshop facilitation
* Administrative tasks; report writing, maintenance of accurate
statistics, client case notes, PASS, HNA?s, activity reports and
support planning
* Ensuring effective handovers and information transmission
_ABOUT YOU:_
* A recognised third level qualification to degree level in one of
the following areas: Social Studies, Psychology, Addiction, Youth
Work, Social Care
* At least two years? experience working in a social care field
working with families
* Knowledge of housing services and management
* Ability to assist in assessments, care planning and client reviews
* Knowledge in care planning/case management
* Commitment to Health & Safety
* Capable of effectively managing challenging behaviour
* Facilitating physical and mental well being
* Diligent and conscientious
* Commitment to effective professional practice
_WHAT WE OFFER:_
* **Apply on the website** Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* A Rota that Compliments Work/Life Balance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Excellent Training
* Pension Scheme
* Opportunities for Career Progression
_Please see Job Description and Application Form attached below._
_TO APPLY: PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO?__**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**_
Do not send CV?s as they will not be accepted.
_CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST
JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, 5PM._
Job Ref: SAHHSW**Apply on the website** Garda checks required
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_ABOUT THE ASSISTANT SUPPORT WORKER ROLE:_
_Working in a professional role and environment, core responsibilities
include:_
* Assisting the Support Workers with paperwork such as support plans,
risk assessments & the PASS System
* Coordinate the activity monthly calendar and collect all activity
reports
* Organise external activities for the service users
* Attend appointments with service users to the GP, DCC etc when
required
* Conduct daily room checks & responsible for the store room
* Ensuring Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) is completed and processed
by the relevant local authority as appropriate
* Workshop facilitation
* Ensuring effective handovers and information transmission
_ABOUT YOU:_
* A recognised third level qualification to degree level in one of
the following areas: Social Studies, Psychology, Addiction, Youth
Work, Social Care
* Ability to assist in assessments, care planning and client reviews
* Knowledge in care planning/case management
* Commitment to Health & Safety
* Capable of effectively managing challenging behaviour
* Facilitating physical and mental well being
* Diligent and conscientious
* Commitment to effective professional practice
_WHAT WE OFFER:_
* **Apply on the website** Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* A Rota that Compliments Work/Life Balance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Excellent Training
* Pension Scheme
* Opportunities for Career Progression
_Please see Job Description and Application Form attached below._
_TO APPLY: PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO?__**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**_
Do not send CV?s as they will not be accepted.
_CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST
JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, 5PM._
Job Ref: SAHHASW**Apply on the website** Garda checks required
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_ABOUT THE RELIEF ASSISTANT SUPPORT WORKER ROLE:_
_Working in a professional role and environment, core responsibilities
include:_
* Assisting the Support Workers with paperwork such as support plans,
risk assessments & the PASS System
* Coordinate the activity monthly calendar and collect all activity
reports
* Organise external activities for the service users
* Attend appointments with service users to the GP, DCC etc when
required
* Conduct daily room checks & responsible for the store room
* Ensuring Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) is completed and processed
by the relevant local authority as appropriate
* Workshop facilitation
* Ensuring effective handovers and information transmission
_ABOUT YOU:_
* A recognised third level qualification to degree level in one of
the following areas: Social Studies, Psychology, Addiction, Youth
Work, Social Care
* Ability to assist in assessments, care planning and client reviews
* Must be available to do night shifts
* Knowledge in care planning/case management
* Commitment to Health & Safety
* Capable of effectively managing challenging behaviour
* Facilitating physical and mental well being
* Diligent and conscientious
* Commitment to effective professional practice
_WHAT WE OFFER:_
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Excellent Training
* Pension Scheme
* Opportunities for Career Progression
_TO APPLY: PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO?__**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**_
Do not send CV?s as they will not be accepted.
_CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST
JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, 5PM._
Job Ref: SAHHRASW**Apply on the website** Garda checks required
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
