Specific Purpose Support Worker to cover maternity leave
We are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our existing team for the purposes of covering maternity leave.
As a service for women who have experienced trauma, we are currently recruiting WOMEN ONLY.
You will be required to work hours assigned to you as designated by your Manager & Team Leader.
Company description: Housing Association
Job description: To apply for this position and obtain a job description please contact
Overview: We are a service that provides 24/7 transitional accommodation with support for women and emergency and long-term accommodation for women and families experiencing homelessness.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
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FETAC Level 5 (or higher) healthcare qualification, or training in health care would be a distinct advantage.
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Minimum of 1 years' experience of working in a social care setting.
Desirable
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B.A. in Social Care (NFQ Level 7) or higher is desirable for this position.
Distinct Advantage
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Knowledge and understanding around addiction and mental health issues.
· Knowledge, understanding and experience of professional supervision.
· Experience of working as part of a team.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Experience of working in the area of housing or homelessness would be a distinct advantage.
· Understanding of the basic issues relating to homelessness.
Experience in a homeless sector service would be a distinct advantage.
· The ability to work in a trauma informed way
· The ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Key tasks
As per job description
Remuneration
Basic rate of pay - €*****
Overnight Premium + €3.19 per hour
Lone Working premium + €2.50 per hour
Saturday premium + €3.18 per hour
Sunday premium + €5.96 per hour
Bank Holidays double time
Expected hours: 4 week rolling rota comprising a combination of the following shift durations
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Benefits:
Company pension
Sick pay
Wellness program
Candidates will be short listed in accordance with the above essential criteria
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term, Specified-purpose
Pay: €*****-€***** per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Sick pay
Wellness program
Work Location: In person