Social Care Worker, Under 18's Residential Services, Clonmel

at  Focus Ireland

Contract: Permanent Part Time
Location: Clonmel
Salary: (€36,687 - €39,856.49 DOE)
The purpose of this project is to provide short-term accommodation to Ukrainian young people, aged 15- 17, who have been displaced from their homes.

Work within the framework of the overall objective of Focus Ireland and the values of the agency.
Work as part of a team within the framework of the policies and procedures in place for the project or as directed by the project manager, deputy manager or head of department.
Act as a key worker for individual young people and work in partnership with agencies external to Focus Ireland in relation to young people referred to the service.
Participate in drawing up individualised programmes exploring clients experiences of homelessness and support clients to break this cycle and in doing so prepare clients to their move-on to an identified placement or to independent living.
Support young people accommodated that have experienced trauma.
Support young people accommodated that present with challenging behaviour.
Advocate on a young person’s behalf for housing, social work, social welfare, education, training and legal rights.
Support young people accommodated in the service in conjunction with their statutory care plan and work with the young person to develop and maintain an individual placement plan.
Refer and support young people referring to external agencies that may further assist them with the personal, social, educational, employment, legal and accommodation needs.
Record and maintain records in relation to the project and individual clients in accordance with statutory requirements and health and safety legislation.
Attend and participate in team, review and agency meetings as required.
Assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.
Work in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects.
Prepare and engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager/ Deputy.
Undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned to you from time to time in consultation with the Manager.
Observe all Health, Safety and Welfare at Work regulations and notify management of any risks or concerns you may have in relation to same.
Agree to take part in a 7-day, 24 hour roster.