Objectives:● To support young people in our service, and to provide them with assistance in their development for the future.● To perform your work in keeping with the Ethos and Policies & Procedures of Don Bosco Care, which promotes respect for the young person and working in a manner that fosters the best possible outcomes for each young person in our care.● To have a high level of commitment to using the support systems; supervision, reflective practice and debriefing. Such support systems provide the necessary structures to enable you to develop your potential in the work and attend to the difficulties as they present.● To have an ability to foster openness in reflecting on your practice and commitment to working as part of a team, which contributes to the work with each young person progressing in a positive manner.Experience:To have worked with young people who have experienced high levels of trauma in their past.Experience of working in a team.Desirable:Experience of working with familiesProfessional KnowledgeEssential:To have a CORU Recognised qualification in Social CareTo be familiar with the relevant Child Care Legislation/RegulationsStandards, Rights of Child, Child & Adolescent Development,Children First and Housing legislation in respect of homelessness.General Responsibilities· To ensure the safety and security of the young people in your care.· To assist in the drawing up of care plans and placement plans for each of the young people.· To ensure that the young people observe the rules of the house.· To write up various logs on events/problems/issues while on shift.· To attend staff meetings and other meetings as required.· To record petty cash expenditure in the petty cash system.· To ensure that the house is kept in good order and that specific tasks regarding cleanliness of the house are carried out.· To attend staff training days.· To report maintenance problems to the Manager.· To share responsibility for the shift, to co-ordinate and provide structure for the young people in our care.· To manage the handover from staff coming off duty and those coming on shift.· To be a model to colleagues on shift in the promotion of good professional practice.· To promote a positive and supportive atmosphere in the house for the young people and colleagues.· To help ensure compliance with the provisions of the Health and Safety statement.· To protect the residents from bullying and intimidation.· To help young people strive towards an appropriate level of contact with families.· To promote a therapeutic approach to working with the young people in our care.· To assist with preparation programmes for young people moving on to independent living.· To liaise with other professionals as keyworker /support worker with the transition of the young person into the house.· To part-take in the development of individual care plans for the young person which is in keeping with required standards and ensure it is reviewed regularly.· To liaise with all relevant agencies and Tusla personnel on behalf of the young care person.· To work an average of 39 hours per week over the scheduled roster, which is flexible in servicing the needs of young people.· To liaise with education authorities as appropriate for young people.· To maintain records in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Legislation.· To have a capacity to respond to young people in crisis.· To carry out duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager.· To to partake in regular supervision with SCM or other assigned person to explore strengths and difficulties in practice.· To actively participate in all support mechanisms provided by the organization eg Reflective Practice, debriefing etc· To avail of ongoing training as required by the management of Don Bosco House.· To carry out your work in accordance with the principles and values outlined in the Vision Statement/Ethos of Don Bosco Care.· To have the capacity to manage time appropriately.· To take an active role at staff meetings.· To have good communication skills.· To have a good ability to keep records.· To have the ability to form appropriate relationships with young people, in ways that foster constructive relationships both formal and informal.· To have the ability to listen and respect young people's decisions.· To be non-judgmental.· To have knowledge of the Social Care environment and the ability to seek out resources.· To promote a culture of learning in the service by being informed on the most recent thinking pertaining to the field of social care.· To ensure information pertaining to the young person and their family is treated with respect and in a confidential manner.· To undertake specific tasks-responsibilities assigned by management in the development of the service.Job Type: GraduatePay: €36,945.00-€52,720.00 per yearBenefits:Employee assistance programLicence/Certification:Registered with CORU or eligible to register with CORU (preferred)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person