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We are hiring Support Worker Posts for a Charity/Community located in Longford Ireland. 37.5 hours per week
Responsibilities
- To operate the installed security systems and carry out assigned tasks about the general health safety and security of the service.
- Relational Security Support: Handling servicerelated risks.
- Assisting residents in maintaining their mental wellbeing
- Notifying the partner agency and team when case workers are unavailable
- To report to the team and partner agency when Case Workers are unavailable and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the residents best interests.
- To organise and lead social events onsite.
- To participate in staff team days and team meetings.
- To assist in determining your own training and development needs relating to your employment as well as to take part in yearly appraisals and routine supervision.
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of one years experience working in the subject of homelessness or a closely connected field ideally in a residential setting OR a relevant social care qualification (Level 5 or higher such as social care psychology nursing etc.).
- Possess a high level of education.
- For this position prior experience designing activities for service users is preferred.
- Having prior experience working alone or offsite is advantageous.
- Knowledge of longterm mental health conditions and their effects on the person.
- Have a solid understanding of risk assessment procedures and systems such as S/U risk assessment lone working and activity risk assessments
- Be able to collaborate with others and recognise the value of teamwork
- Be familiar with health and safety regulations and the standards for working with homeless individuals in a residential setting.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Maternity Leave Allowance (subject to length of service)