SUPPORT WORKER- JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: SUPPORT WORKER - DAYS
PROGRAMME: Homeless Services
THE EMPLOYER Crosscare, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3. Crosscare is the
social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.
Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos.
Crosscare?s Homeless Services operate a range of residential
services targeting adults experiencing homelessness. The services aim
to move people out of homelessness and into homes of their own.
WORK SCHEDULE: DAY SUPPORT WORKER 7 day rota (including days, evenings
& weekends)
CONTRACTS/LOCATION:? 1 year Fixed Term Contract ? Haven House STA.
Please note location is subject to change
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**?**Apply on the website** ?
Point 1 (Band B3 )
REPORTS TO: Project Leader/ Deputy Project Leader
ROLE & SERVICE PURPOSE:
To provide a critical service in **Apply on the website** hour short
term residential services to adult men, women, couples and families
experiencing homelessness. Those living with us are placed with the
aim of our services assisting them to secure a long term home whilst
ensuring all supports and personal attributes required to sustain
their home are put in place. We are committed to delivering the
highest standard of care possible and working closely with other
colleagues in care planning and case management in line with the DRHE
Pathways Model.
Our services are challenging environments as we seek to achieve an
inclusive approach working with people with complex issues.
This role is completely client focused consistently seeking the best
outcome for those we work for.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
IN-HOUSE
* Provide a high quality service and welcome to all residents of the
service, and engage with residents.
* Provide support to Social Care Workers in all duties to facilitate
the smooth operation of a busy residential facility
* Follow reporting policy & procedures regarding Child Protection
concerns
* Support colleagues in all duties including resolving conflict,
responding to health issues, premise management, taking referrals and
daily operational duties
* To work effectively as part of a team and being open to reasonable
requests from Deputy Project Leader or Project Leader/Team leader in
order to ensure effective working relationships;
* To work in line with Crosscare?s policies and code of conduct,
and the standard operational procedures of the service.
* To ensure all records are maintained accurately;
* Carry out any out of hours admissions following the admissions
policy or provide information / access other options for the client.
i.e. Pass system;
FIRE/HEALTH & SAFETY
* Assist and/or carry out Fire checks as per Fire policy and
procedure of residents & building;
* To observe all Health and Safety policies of the project.
HOUSE KEEPING
* Ensure that common areas both internal and external are kept clean
and tidy, promoting a high quality and clean environment for and with
residents;
MAINTENANCE
* Maintenance ? address minor maintenance issues as they arise, or
report larger maintenance issues to project staff
SUPERVISION/TRAINING
* Participate in regular supervision
* Identify and attend relevant training
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum Level 5 Qualification awarded by the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF) QQI in a Social Care area, Addiction,
Youth Work and/or Healthcare
OR
* Internal candidates on the Current Relief Support Worker panel
without a Level 5 or a relevant level 5 but with over 1 year?s
experience.
* Clear understanding of Child Protection
* IT Literate and good literacy and numeracy skills
* Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
* Clearly demonstrated client focus
* Ability to work under pressure
* Experience or willingness in working evening/night and/or shift
work
* An ability to carry out minor maintenance repairs
Please note applicants must clearly demonstrate the above essential
criteria in their application prior to being considered for
shortlisting
DESIRABLE
* Work experience and employment in homeless services, addiction
services residential services, community and/or the youth work sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND THEIR CV (2 PAGES MAX) & COVER LETTER SHOWING
HOW THEY MEET THE SELECTION CRITERIA & E-MAIL IT TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** OR SEND IT TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT., CROSSCARE, CLONLIFFE
COLLEGE, DUBLIN 3.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF THE
7TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_Crosscare is an equal opportunities employer
Garda Vetting will apply to this role_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
