Deputy Social Care Manager (On Shift) – Special Care
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The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the country.
Purpose of role:
The policy of the Child and Family Agency is to enable children to live with their own families wherever possible and to support parents where necessary in fulfilling that role. In circumstances where this is not possible, Residential Care including Special Care remains a valuable option for children who cannot be cared for at home.
To work as part of a team to provide a safe, caring environment for resident young people with the primary aim of providing the intervention necessary to address the issues that are preventing them from living at home, in foster care or in Community Based Centres in the case of Special Care Interventions. To do so up to a point to be determined by their age, need or development, whereby circumstances are such that it becomes more feasible to help prepare them to live independently with the support of our aftercare services.
The current vacancies are in Special Care units in Dublin and Limerick. However, the initial assignment will be confirmed upon appointment.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team to provide a safe, caring environment for resident young people in Special Care interventions.
* Deliver intervention strategies to address issues preventing residents from living at home, in foster care, or in Community Based Centres.
* Support preparation for independent living with aftercare services where appropriate.
Seniorities, Employment Type, and Function
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Civic and Social Organizations
Note: This description reflects the role as published and may be subject to changes at the agency’s discretion.
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