Social Care Team Leader, Under 18s Resednetal, The Haven, South East
Location: Tipperary
Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose contract
The purpose if this role is to provide short-term accommodation to young people, aged ******, who have been displaced from their home.
What you will do:
Work within Focus Ireland's objectives, values, and policies, following guidance from management.
Act as a key worker for young people and collaborate with external agencies on referrals.
Develop individualised programmes to help clients break the cycle of homelessness and prepare for independent living or move-on placements.
Provide support to young people who have experienced trauma or present challenging behaviour.
Advocate for clients on housing, welfare, education, training, and legal rights.
Maintain and update individual placement plans in line with statutory care plans.
Refer and support young people in accessing external services for personal, social, educational, and accommodation needs.
Keep accurate records in compliance with statutory and health & safety requirements.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training; work closely with other Focus Ireland projects.
Commit to a 7-day, 24-hour roster and adhere to all Health & Safety regulations
What you will need:
A Third level Degree in Social Care.
Proven direct work experience in a social care setting at a project worker level or equivalent.
Experience of supporting marginalized clients/groups preferably adolescents
A working knowledge and insight into the social issues that affect young people, in particular young people, who have or are experiencing homelessness.
Ability to manage and support clients in crisis who present with challenging behaviours based on the values and principles of best practice in Focus Ireland.
Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection
Experience of key working, assessments and care planning.
Excellent report writing and IT skills.
A working knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model.
(Desirable)
A working knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.
(Desirable)
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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