Social Care Worker Under 18s Residential Services

Reporting to: Service Manager or Deputy / Social Care leader
Hours: 39 Hours per week / On-call
Location: Dublin

About Peter McVerry Trust

Established in 1983 by Fr Peter McVerry, the charity works with individuals at risk of,or experiencing homelessness, in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Limerick. Peter McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of homelessness prevention,housing, homeless services, under 18s residential and drug treatment.

Our Vision:

“An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.”

Our Mission:

Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons with complex needs,and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect.

Peter McVerry Trust Under 18s Residential Services:

PMVT Under 18s services offer individualised, holistic, strengths’ based care and support to young people between 12-17 years of age who are referred by Tusla. Placements are guided by the Well Tree Model of Care, which is a trauma and attachment informed approach and framework which supports individualised planning and intervention for each young person. PMVT Under 18s services aim to support young people who present with a wide range of needs. Our services work with the young person to continually develop and increase confidence, coping strategies and self-esteem and support the young person to move on to appropriate accommodation following their placement.

Please see Job Description attached below.

How to apply:

To apply please download the application form or visit pmvtrust.ie/careers: Application Form
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@pmvtrust.ie along with CV and Cover Letter

Closing date: 10th June 2024

Peter McVerry Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Peter McVerry Trust Operations Ltd Registration Number 412953 Charity Number CHY7256 
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