ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR (SOCIAL CARE WORKER) PANEL
TITLE OF POST: Activity Co-ordinator (Social Care Worker)
REPORTING: Service Manager/Deputy Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Residential
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Established in **Apply on the website** by
Fr Peter McVerry the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter
McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
prevention, housing, homelessness, under **Apply on the website**s
residential and drug treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION: 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.
We are currently interviewing to form a panel for Activity
Co-Ordinator for U**Apply on the website**s Services. This is an
exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the field
of social care and inclusion, this opportunity will allow you to
develop your professional practice to an exceptional standard and
offers you a structured career and professional development path.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
* Attractive Salary
* Core Professional Training and CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression opportunities
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* To develop and implement an activity plan for each resident that
will promote and embed a culture of a healthy activity in the service
including outdoor activities, health and fitness activities, creative
activities and activities to enhance well-being.
* To facilitate activities and workshops to promote activity, skills
development, well-being and confidence of each resident who uses our
services.
* To provide activities and programmes within agreed budgets.
* Ensure residents are consulted and involved in the development of
the programme of activities.
* Maintain a feedback system from residents in relation to the
programme.
* Intervention, support and supervision
* When required, advocacy and referral to community services;
* Supervising the behavior of the residents at all times;
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:_
* Degree level qualification in social care/youth work, addiction
studies or related field.
* Essential competencies: Commitment to providing the highest level
of service, respect for others, openness to change, communication
skills? oral, aural and written, contributing to the prevention and
management of challenging behavior, professionalism & maintaining
professional boundaries and effective team working. (All other
competencies to be reviewed as part of the supervision and support
process)
_DESIRABLE:_
* Previous Experience in Under **Apply on the website**s Residential
Services desirable
* Qualification in fitness instructor, outdoor pursuits or /?health
and fitness/ creative activities or related.
* Occupational first aid
To apply, please download the PMVT application form:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
