Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
Phase One (Year 1): To work as a member of a team under the leadership of the Manager which seeks to promote the well-being of all clients: By getting to know the clients; Being available to listen and talk to clients; By fostering a homely and friendly atmosphere in the house where all are accepted and treated with respect; To ensure that the accommodation is a safe environment for clients and staff by reporting any disruptive behavior or breaches of house rules to the manager/staff member on duty. Keeping the manager informed at all times of any incidents or issues which arise; To conduct regular checks of house and grounds or more often in particular circumstances, identifying and addressing any safety or fire hazards; To maintain the house and grounds at the direction of the manager including general maintenance, cleaning and decoration; To maintain a continuous waking presence during all shifts; To communicate either verbally or in writing to the service manager, any particular incident or observation of the previous shift; To contact the Hostel manager or the Accommodation Officer in the case of any emergency or in their absence the Director.
Phase Two (Year 2): During phase 2 the CE participant will work at all times under the direction and supervision of an experienced practitioner in the field. Additional Specific Duties and Responsibilities: To commence shadowing Keyworkers in their duties, including client assessments and care planning. To develop and maintain positive professional working relationships with other services in the organisation and with external service providers.
Phase Three (Year 3): The CE participant will, at this stage, have completed their QQI Major award and be categorised as a Basic Practitioner and therefore the CE participant would be expected to be capable of working on their own initiative. Additional Specific Duties and Responsibilities: To key-work with appointed clients under the supervision of the manager. To take on additional responsibilities in the hostels including Night Shifts/Sleepovers. To be available to provide support and cover for other Cornerstone hostels as required.
General Responsibilities (Phase 1, 2 and 3): To be familiar with, adhere to and work within Cornerstone Policies and Procedures. Ensure files are maintained in accordance with Cornerstone Policies and Procedures in order to ensure good record keeping practices are in place. Responsible for carrying out duties in a professional manner. To work as a member of a team in order to achieve Service objectives. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. To ensure work is accurate and that attention to detail is maintained. To be flexible and prioritise workload accordingly. To allocate and manage time efficiently.
Sector: human health and social work activities
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