Night time Care worker

at  Aiseiri Addiction Treatment Centre Ireland

Aiseiri is an addiction treatment service for adults, young people and their families. Aiseiri, Aislinn is a residential addiction treatment centre for young people. Our services include a residential detoxification programme and support for families. We are now recruiting a Night time Care worker for our young persons centre in Ballyragget, Kilkenny and in our Adult centre in Aiseiri, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate who is passionate about helping young people to move from the horror of addiction to the freedom of recovery. The ideal candidate will be committed to the 12 step model of addiction recovery and share the values and ethos of Aiseiri.
Role:Night time Care worker for Aislinn, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkeeny, and Aiseiri, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
Location: Kilkenny, with occasional travel to other Centres.
Job Type: Full-time

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Level 7 qualification in social care or related field is preferable.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Good planning - organisational and innovation skills.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Relevant experience in the field.
2. Practical work experience in the 12 step programme.
   3.Experience of working with young people in the addiction and mental health field.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiar with various models of addiction as well as best practice in rehabilitation, aftercare and recovery.
• Knowledge of best practice in working in the field of addiction and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of agencies who work in the field of addiction.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL:

1. Compassionate but pragmatic and effective in the delivery of services that maximises client recovery.
2. Capacity to co-ordinate a wide range of activities at once and effectively work under pressure.
3. Willingness and capacity to be reflective and creative in developing new means and methods of maximising client recovery in accordance with evidence and best practice.
4. Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality in all areas of work.
   Note: This job description is not exhaustive and is given more as a guideline. Unforeseen policy changes or emerging needs may create new and different demands on the position.

• Ensure that the night time operation of the service is run smoothly and in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
• Work with all clients to develop trust and respect.
• To deal with difficult or problematic situations in a sensitive manner within the framework of the organisation’s policies and record such incidents as appropriate.
• To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Support both counsellors and nurses with nightly tasks as required / requested.
• Give accurate reports in verbal and written form.
• Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice.
• Administration duties to include updating our client management system, filing system and client files.
• Help with the preparation of meals - breakfast and bedtime snack where applicable.