We are urgently hiring for a new service in Donegal. The role will entail working with a service user with a disability and complex needs.Candidates must have Bachelor's Degree in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by a recognised body(Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORiii) Bachelor's Degree in Social Care awarded by a recognised body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORiv) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Social Care Practice awarded by a recognised body (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORv) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities) awarded by a recognised body (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORvi) an equivalent social care/psychology/teaching/nursing qualificationANDthe requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the postMinimum 1 years experience in Social Care.Experience of working with disabilities would be an advantageJOB DESCRIPTION:∙ To participate in the development and implementation of assessment, care and placement plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.∙ To promote the rights and responsibilities of the service user within the service.∙ To promote physical, emotional, social and religious welfare of the service user in our care.∙ To encourage attendance at appointments, for example medical and clinical appointments.∙ To be responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information and finance in collaboration with the service user.∙ To liaise with the parent, family, general services and other agencies with the service user.∙ To attend meetings in relation to the care and developments of the service user.∙ To promote the participation of the service user in decision making on issues that affect their lives at both individual and collective levels.∙ Identify presenting strengths and needs of client using various assessment frameworks. This includes but is the ecological framework, tools and models such as strengths & difficulties and risk management frameworks.∙ Contribute to informed planning and design as required pertaining to the therapeutic needs of the service user in order to inform direct therapeutic work.∙ Provide specific targeted and ongoing therapeutic interventions to address presenting risk and needs of service users.∙ Establish a therapeutic relationship with service users and complete direct therapeutic work.∙ Conduct risk assessments as required and support risk management plans to internal and external agency partners.∙ Collaborate with internal and external service provision partners to address the presenting needs of service users.∙ Advocate and implement for the views of the service user where possible and appropriate.∙ To work as part of a team and provide promote effective communication.∙ Liaison with general practitioners, primary health care staff, statutory/voluntary groups and other appropriate personnel where applicable.∙ Support models of best evidence based practice.∙ Support management in ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of service.∙ Participate in the development of new initiatives.∙ Capacity and ability to work autonomously with due regard to governance of the service.∙ Participate in professional meetings, such as strategy meetings, professional meetings, service reviews and other meetings as requested by the manager or their designate.∙ Contribute to / Provide therapeutic reports for other professional agencies as required.∙ Plan and participate in education/life-skills modules in line with the ethos and delivery of the service.∙ Develop contacts with relevant key people and groups in local communities pertaining to the needs of the service user and as appropriate.∙ Take responsibility for planning and delivering individual, group and systemic interventions as per the ecological model of care and/or other approaches as per service ethos.To maintain budgets and petty cash systems as per service policies and procedures.Maintain an effective professional working relationship with the team, management team, and be accountable to the Manager.Experience of working with challenging behavior, a distinct advantage.Household Activities where required:∙ To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the service user, well balanced meals of high quality.∙ To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep and cleaning.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From €20.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekWork Location: In person