Support Worker, Homeless Service, Dublin

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary Competitive
Reference J337486
Date Published over 3 years ago
Support Worker, Homeless Service, Co. Dublin

Contract- Flexible hours on a Permanent Basis 37.5 hours per week
Location: Various Locations in Dublin
Salary: €27,250 per annum

TTM healthcare are delighted to have partnered with a Homeless and Addictions Service based in Co. Dublin. There are available opportunties for experienced Support Workers on a flexible permanent basis. You will have the chance to work in a number of different work environments including Emergency Services, Treatment Services and Housing Services. You will report to the Flexi Service Manager. many employees who start on the the flexible contract progress into support and project worker roles.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the project/key workers and management in the implementation of operational and strategic goals; following-up on support plan actions, supporting the service user to achieve their goals.
  • Building professional relationships of trust with all service users and residents. treating all service users and residents with dignity and respect.
  • Example: ensuring that physical needs such as bathing and washing clothing are carried out.
  • Support the maintenance of each building to ensure the safety of and the service users/ residents in that building, procedures relating to fire safety, hazard management, building checks, sharps disposal and management of challenging behaviour.
  • Liaise with a range of service providers in the voluntary and public sectors (e.g. housing providers, health care professionals & social welfare). Establish and expand the services to meet physical and mental health needs.
  • Leader and mentor volunteers where appropriate.
  • Ensure services and projects are compliant with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines in the following areas: Fire safety, Confidentiality, Child Protection, data Protection, Admissions, case Management and Disengagement.
  • To carry out all administrative duties such as: managing petty cash, record keeping (electronic), record keeping (paper), filing, answering queries via phone.
  • Ensure consistent handovers, diary, incident reports and follow-ups, in accordance with organisation polocies.

The Requirements:
To be eligible for this role you must:
  • Hold a QQI Level 5, Comunity Development, Councelling, Social care, Social Work, or similar.
  • 6+ months experience working in a social or caring setting
  • Client-focused, adaptable, accountable, resilient individual
  • Excellent communication skills, record keeping and report writing skills

The Benefits:
  • Supportive colleagues and management team
  • Dynamic and diverse work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Clear progression Opprtunities.
  • 10 Training days throughout the year

For more information or to apply, please click on the link to APPLY or call Shelby on 015136740.


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.