Overview
Waking Night Support Worker – Kilkenny at The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny
GSCK provides emergency accommodation for up to 37 residents (emergency), 8 transitional and one family emergency in a low threshold service.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To comply with all policies and procedures and adhere to the ethos of GSCK; familiarise yourself with these policies and procedures during induction.
* Work as part of a team to create and maintain a safe and caring environment for all service users in GSCK.
* Provide a non-directive support and advocacy service to service users.
* Promote service user participation and social interaction with the community; support and follow the behavioural care/support plans as developed by Project Workers.
* Support clients/residents on general appointments as part of care/support plans if requested and appropriate.
* Act as an advocate for service users where appropriate.
* Be responsible for the supervision of GSCK while on duty.
* Night time cover in GSCK is waking cover; write reports and maintain accurate records as required.
* Communicate with incoming staff, students or volunteers at shift changeover; attend reception duties as needed (telephone, typing, case files, etc.).
* Attend management/operational supervision and operate the duty roster as agreed with the manager.
* Contact managers immediately in the event of an emergency; if managers are unavailable, refer to the General Manager.
* Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding service users and staff information.
* Be flexible and willing to adapt to changing plans and needs of individual service users.
* Ensure that all service users are aware of their responsibilities as per their signed Service User Responsibility forms.
* Be aware of GSCK Health & Safety procedures and report any risks to the manager; ensure the building is safe and secure at night.
* Attend work-related training programs, workshops, courses as required.
* Maintain high standards of work performance, attendance, appearance and punctuality; foster good working relationships with colleagues.
* Be available for day and night shifts.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Minimum Level 5 in Social Care (required).
* Full clean Irish driving licence (desirable).
* Work authorisation: Ireland (required).
Skills
* Excellent communication skills; team player; confidentiality; report writing.
Experience/Job Type
* Job Type: Specified-purpose
* Pay: From €17.20 per hour
Benefits
* On-site parking
Schedule
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Location
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
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