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 15- 17, 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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