Overview
Position Title: Social Care Worker
The Employer:
Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos.
Crosscare's Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence.
Crosscare exists to support individuals and families when they face difficult challenges in life and when they find it hard to get the help they need.
Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can't find support anywhere else.
Location:
Echlin House
Work Schedule:
Full Time, Permanent/fixed term/Paneling
Contract:
F/T Permanent
Salary:
€36,945 - €52,270 DOE
Unsocial hours payments as extra:
Sunday/Public Holiday (double time), Sleepover/Saturday allowance, twilight hours
Reporting to:
SCM/ DSCM/ Social Care Leader
Role:
To make the maximum contribution to the work of CROSSCARE's Young People's Care Services in the area of provision of high-quality care for young people living out of home.
This role is based in the Emergency and Short-Term Residential Unit under 18s service at South Circular Road for boys aged ***** years and covers a 7-day rolling rota to include a mixture of sleepovers and dayshifts.
The job holder has a key role in the delivery of the residential service to young people in CROSSCARE, within the context of the Crisis Intervention Service.
He/she will be a member of the Social Care Team of the residential unit, ensuring that a safe, home-like environment is provided to young people who cannot be cared for in their own home, responding at a time of crisis with a view to keeping them safe and addressing their immediate needs.
The job holder will be responsible for implementing the placement plan of designated residents through key working, working in partnership with the TUSLA and family, where appropriate.
The job holder will promote an ethos of best practice, professionalism and accountability within the unit.
General Responsibilities
To create and maintain a safe, caring and stable environment for children and young people in line with best practice; working directly with young people in the unit to ensure that their physical, emotional and intellectual needs are met
In line with agreed policies and procedures, to ensure that the rules governing safety and security are adhered to at all times
To establish a professional caring relationship with young people and assist them in finding solutions to their personal problems
To work within the policies and procedures of the unit, in line with the National Standards governing Children's Residential Centres
To ensure that the house and premises are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and perform relevant household duties, including meal preparation, laundry and cleaning while on duty
To be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the premises, furniture, vehicles and equipment and adherence to local authority fire and safety and other standards specified by the regulations
Young People
To ensure that each young person receives the highest quality of care and intervention
To undertake the care and supervision of young people and groups of young people both within and outside the unit
To manage, challenge and promote change to challenging behaviour in line with best practice and policy and procedure
To ensure that the rights of young people are upheld and respected at all times within the unit
To act as keyworker for one or more young people as required, ensuring that their individual needs are being met
To develop and implement placement plans of young people in line with the care plan in partnership with Social Worker and relevant parties
To promote contact with family members and other significant people and facilitate access as required
Ensure that each young person has input into their care and into the operation of the unit
To liaise with the young person's Social Worker, family and relevant individuals in relation to the placement of each young person
Full Driving License desirable but not essential
Record Keeping
Ensure that all records/reports relating to young people have been completed prior to finishing shift
Ensure that designated young people's file are kept in order and up to date
Ensure that all relevant records and documentation are completed and filed as appropriate
Read and 'sign off' on all documentation relating to young people
Other
To participate in formal supervision, annual appraisals and training
To supervise students and volunteers on occasion
Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Health & Safety and Welfare at Work Act *****) and other relevant legislation
Represent the unit and CROSSCARE at meetings, seminars, and conferences or with funders
Promote positive working relationships with organisations such as the TUSLA, Gardai, schools, neighbours and other similar agencies
Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with policy
Any other duties which are deemed reasonable by the Social Care Manager or Senior Services Manager
Education Requirements
Qualifications considered as a related and relevant field are:
QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care
QQI Level 8 in Psychology
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
QQI Level 7 in Family Support
Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence required)
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and capability, for the proper discharge of duties
Job skills/Experience
Minimum of 6 months experience working with young people in a social care or youth work setting.
Key working experience would be desirable but not essential
Knowledge of Child Care and Family Services; Intervention Procedures; Behavioural Management
Personal skills/Attributes
Communication skills
Teamwork
Creativity and innovation
Flexibility and adaptability
Excellent organisational, time management and record keeping skills
Excellent report writing skills
Facilitation and group work skills
Empathy and understanding
Negotiation skills
Other
Ability to work a 7-day Rota
Benefits
Immediate Employers Pension Scheme Contribution
Competitive salaries
27 days annual leave and public holidays.
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Bike to Work Scheme
Crosscare is registered with the Charities Regulator and the Revenue Commissioners and is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at
Application Process: To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application (one document) detailing your suitability for the role to the link provided.
Closing date for applications is:
February 19th ****
Crosscare is an equal opportunities employer
Garda Vetting will apply to this role
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