Project Worker – Good Shepherd Centre / STAR/Homecare Project
Position available in the Good Shepherd Centre, Kilkenny and the STAR/Homecare Project Kilkenny. Hours will be divided between GSCK Residential and the START Community mental health project. A full job description for both positions is available on request. General details are outlined below.
Venue
Tar Isteach Housing, Ormonde House, Barrack St, Kilkenny.
Reporting to
Team Leader START / Homecare.
Introduction to the Model
Homecare has been initiated as a customised model of high‑level support to promote independent living in the community for mental health service users whose tenancies or homes are at risk because of self‑neglect, hoarding or incapacity to maintain their home to an adequate standard. It is a collaboration with Carlow County Council, the Carlow/Kilkenny HSE Mental Health Services and the Good Shepherd Centre, Kilkenny. It is informed by the National and Local Housing Strategies for People with a Disability, "Sharing the Vision" (Dept. of Health, 2020), "Housing for All – A new housing plan for Ireland" (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, 2021) and the HSE’s National Recovery Framework (2018). Funding has been sourced from the Kilkenny HSE Mental Health Services and the Good Shepherd Centre to employ a project worker through the Grant Aid process.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives and policies of the Good Shepherd Centre.
* Ascertaining and supporting the service user's preferences in relation to fuller participation in the local and wider community.
* Ensure tenants access recovery‑focused training, education and employment opportunities.
* Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and service.
* Maintain a caseload of clients and offer ongoing support until cases are handed over to the appropriate support services.
* Supervise in conjunction with the manager the health care worker’s role and duties.
* Accompany and provide support to clients with appointments to other services, where appropriate.
* Keep up to date casework records, daily logs and written assessments.
* Work in close liaison and co‑operation with other teams across mental health and community‑based services, in particular other statutory and voluntary agencies as deemed appropriate.
* Work to the service model and standards of best practice.
* Meet regularly for supervision of work with your assigned supervisor.
* Attend all nominated training by your line manager.
* Supervise students or volunteers as requested by the assigned supervisor or senior manager.
* Work closely with the homecare support worker in the coordination and implementation of the homecare support care plan.
* Work a flexible roster over 5 days and occasional evenings to meet the objective of the service.
* Implement existing policies and procedures and contribute to the development of new ones.
* Provide an on‑call role within the organisation on a rostered basis.
* Plan, implement and evaluate the daily activities.
* Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the Team Leader.
* Be vigilant to any health, safety and welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of the line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
* Engage with identified service users to facilitate them in defining and attaining their own housing and recovery goals, based on the principles of hope, control and opportunity.
* Conduct needs assessments that inform agreed care plans.
* Assist the service user to navigate processes required by the Local Authority.
* Support the service user in developing life skills that foster independence and autonomy.
* Communicate with the service user’s treating team to review needs and care plans.
* Facilitate peer support of those with lived experience when appropriate.
* Support the service user to sustain tenancy by addressing key issues and planning risk management when required.
* Support the service user to self‑advocate or advocate on their behalf when required.
* Case‑manage referrals to optimise tenancy sustainment and independent living.
* Promote the service user’s safety, health and wellbeing.
Essential Criteria
* 2‑year post‑qualification experience in a related field.
* Level 7 or above in social care.
* Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent report‑writing skills.
* Team‑working skills.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Operations Consulting
GSCK is an equal opportunities employer.
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