Project Worker, Youth Housing, Limerick

at  Focus Ireland

Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate26 Dec, 2024USD 36687 Annual28 Sep, 20242 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Location: Limerick
Contract: Full-Time, 2 Years Fixed Term
Salary Scale: Aligned to Focus Ireland Scale
(Starting Salary €36,687 - €39,856)
The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Aftercare Team to provide a flexible Aftercare and Supported Housing service responding to the needs of young people in the Midwest. This is a Monday to Friday role, mainly covering County Limerick, with some room for flexibility to accommodate hybrid working. You will be part of a supportive team of up to 10 people, making it ideal for a team player who enjoys working with different services at once.

Responsibilities:

To work within the framework of the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland and use the model of care devised for the project.
To work as part of a team in delivering the service to the young people.
To draw up suitable care plans to prepare and support each resident for independent living.
To support young people holistically, paying attention to their practical self-care needs, health, budgeting, and domestic skills.
To play a part in promoting and building the confidence and self-esteem of young people leaving care.
To advocate on behalf of the young person for housing, social welfare, education, training and legal rights.
To liaise with and make referrals to relevant outside agencies.
To provide individual support and key working to Young People of the project.
To assist in the facilitation of group work sessions for Young people of the project.
To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
To attend Team, Divisional and Agency meetings as required.
To maintain accurate case records and statistics.
To liaise with and inform the Project Leader, on a regular basis, of issues arising from work with individual cases.
To engage in PIE and supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager.
To participate in relevant training and development courses and in project evaluation.
To implement the existing policies and procedures of the project and of Focus Ireland and adhere to the Standards of Customer service.
To assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.
To work in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects.
In consultation, to undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager, Section Manager or Divisional Head.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

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Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland