Social Care Worker- Special Care- Crannog Nua

Job title:

Social Care Worker- Special Care- Crannog Nua

Company

Tusla Child and Family Agency

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities Working with Children · To participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same. · To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person within the center. · To promote physical, emotional, social and religious welfare of each young person in care. · To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments. · To be responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information and finance on behalf of the young person. · To liaise with the parent, family, general services and other agencies on behalf of the young person. · To attend meetings in relation to the care and developments of the young person. · To engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each child/young person within the centre. · To engage in physical intervention and / or restraint which is in keeping with local policies and procedures. Household Activities · To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the young people, well balanced meals of high quality. · To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep and cleaning. Administration and Accountability · To attend team meetings and to report to the Deputy and/or Social Care Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service. (to be determined by the management structure in the Centre) · To make written and verbal reports to the Deputy and/or Social Care Manager on a regular basis on the progress of development of the young person. (to be determined by the management structure in the Centre) · Reporting and recording any incidents, however minor, that may happen to the young person or are caused by them. · To attend regular supervision with the Deputy Social Care Manager or Social Care Manager (to be determined by the management structure in the Centre) · To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. · To work live nights · To be part of a team that provides on call to the center Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU. or • Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration or Be eligible for registration in the Social Care Workers RRegister maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence of application will be necessary) or Hold one of the following qualifications in conjunction with a minimum 18 months practice in the previous 5 years, in social care*: • Youth and Community work qualification • BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development • BA (Hons) Psychology • Addiction Studies (Level 7) • BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction Studies • Disability Diploma (Primary Care) • Degree in Social Science (minimum Level 7)

• Sector:

Career Level

• Professional

Expected salary

€38951 – 54989 per year

Location

Co Dublin

Job date

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:43:29 GMT

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