Social Care Worker Emergency Under 18s Services

Hours: 39 Hours per week (Shifts Day and Night)

Reporting to: Service Manager or Deputy Manager/ Social Care leader

Locations: Dublin

Salary: 36,210- 37,738

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.

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

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.

The role of Social Care/Project Worker.

will include but not limited to, the following key responsibilities

• To the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader:
  • To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;
  • Meet with the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
  • To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in the day to day running of the project.
• To provide direct support to residents through:
  • Intervention, support and supervision;
  • When required, advocacy and referral to community services;
  • Supervising the behavior of the residents at all times;
  • Liaising with the appropriate staff in accessing move-on accommodation for the residents;
  • Planning recreational and/or group activities.
• To assist with residents’ case work through:
  • Communication with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant
  • Key-working with residents (where required);
  • Assisting with resident’s Individual Personal Plans;
  • Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.
• To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:
  • Adherence to safety and security protocols;
  • Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at all times;
  • Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to residents;
  • Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly groceries;
  • Providing meals along with residents to support the development of independent living skills;
  • Advice and help to residents with housekeeping needs;
  • Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation.
• To respond to requests for service through:
  • Links with other Peter Mc Verry Trust services, screening and assessment;
  • Communication of information and referral to resources;
  • Offering ongoing support to former residents.
• To undertake administrative duties through:
  • Maintaining residents’ details and documentation;
  • Actively participating in staff meetings;
  • Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader/Social Care Leader where necessary;
  • Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
• Change in work programme:
  • It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.
• To have a positive and enthusiastic attitude in work:
  • In your interactions with management, staff and residents of the Peter McVerry Trust.
  • In your interactions with external agencies while representing the Peter McVerry Trust.
• Other Duties:
  • Undertake any other agreed duties to ensure the provision of the service.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree level qualification in Social Care, Youth and Community, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences, Teaching & Nursing.

Essential competencies:

Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication skills– oral, aural and written, openness to change

Effective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus on outcomes, contributing to the prevention and management of challenging behavior and resilience and positive outlook.

To apply

Please download the application form or visit pmvtrust.ie/careers: Application Form and return to recruitment@pmvtrust.ie

Peter McVerry Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Registration Number 412953 | Charity Number CHY7256