About the organisation:Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.PMVT have a number of residential aftercare services which provide placements to young people who are transitioning from Children's Residential and Foster Care placements at 18 years of age.These placements offer a period of semi-independence to support the young person to develop the skills for independent living. Placements are underpinned by the Welltree Model of Care, which is a trauma and attachment-informed model which helps guide keywork interventions and promote each young person's well-being.Each young person is offered an active programme to support the development of living skills, promote self-esteem and self-efficacy and provide the young person with the skills and confidence to move onwards to independent living.Responsibilities:To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;Meet with the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in the day-to-day running of the project.To provide direct support to residents through:Intervention, support and supervision;When required, advocacy and referral to community services; Supervising the behaviour of the residents at all times;Liaising with the appropriate staff in accessing move-on accommodation for the residents;Planning recreational and/or group activities.To assist with residents' casework through:Communication with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant Assisting with resident's Individual Personal Plans;Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:Adherence to safety and security protocols;Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at all times; Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to residents;Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly groceries; Providing meals along with residents to support the development of independent living skills;Advice and help to residents with housekeeping needs; Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation.To respond to requests for service through:Links with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and assessment;Communication of information and referral to resources;Offering ongoing support to former residents.To undertake administrative duties through:Maintaining residents' details and documentation; Actively participating in staff meetings;Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader/Social Care Leader where necessary;Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.Change in work programme:It may be necessary, from time to time, for the workload to be re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.To have a positive and enthusiastic attitude at work:In your interactions with management, staff and residents of the Peter McVerry Trust.In your interactions with external agencies while representing the Peter McVerry Trust.Other Duties:Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader.Qualifications, Skills and Experience required;Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Youth and Community. Early Childhood, Social Science, Sociology or another related discipline.Essential competencies:Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication skills– oral, aural and written, openness to changeEffective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus on outcomes, contributing to the prevention and management of challenging behaviour and resilience and positive outlookJob Type: Full-timePay: €36,209.00-€37,738.00 per yearBenefits:Bike to work schemeEmployee assistance programSick payApplication question(s):Are you able to lone-work at an autonomous work pace ?Education:Bachelor's (required)Licence/Certification:Full Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In person