Project Worker, Youth Housing, Mid West

Uniting Holding; Limerick; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a Project Worker for Youth Housing in Limerick on a full-time, specific purpose basis. The role supports young people in Aftercare housing, develops individual care plans and delivers holistic support to prepare residents for independent living.

You will work within Focus Ireland's framework, promoting confidence, liaising with external agencies and maintaining records. A degree in social care or CORU registration is required, with driving as a likely expectation.

Qualifications

• A Third Level qualification at degree level in social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc and/or CORU registered Social Care Worker.
• Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour.
• Full clean driver's licence and access to own car.
• Good understanding of the issues affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare.

Responsibilities

• Work within the framework, aims and objectives of Focus Ireland, using the project's model of care.
• Deliver high-quality services as part of a team, supporting young people in Aftercare housing.
• Develop and implement individual care plans to prepare and support residents for independent living.
• Provide holistic support addressing practical self-care, health, budgeting, and domestic-living skills.
• Promote and build young people's confidence and self-esteem as they transition from care.
• Advocate on behalf of residents regarding housing, social work, welfare, education, training and legal rights.
• Liaise with and refer to relevant external agencies, maintaining strong inter-agency relationships.
• Provide individual keyworking and assist in the facilitation of group work sessions for residents.
• Maintain accurate case records, statistics and written reports, informing the Project Leader of case issues.
• Participate in supervision, team/divisional/agency meetings, training, development and project evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with Focus Ireland policies, health & safety requirements, and settlement strategies.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned and cooperate closely with other Focus Ireland projects.

Skills

Keyworking

Group work

Case-work

Driving

Youth work

Education

Degree in social care or CORU registered

Job description

Project Worker, Youth Housing, Mid West

Location: Limerick

Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose

The purpose if this role is to work as part of the Aftercare team to provide a flexible Aftercare supported housing service responding to the needs of young people in Limerick.

What you will do:

• Work within the framework, aims and objectives of Focus Ireland, using the project's model of care.
• Deliver high-quality services as part of a team, supporting young people in Aftercare housing.
• Develop and implement individual care plans to prepare and support residents for independent living.
• Provide holistic support addressing practical self-care, health, budgeting, and domestic-living skills.
• Promote and build young people's confidence and self-esteem as they transition from care.
• Advocate on behalf of residents regarding housing, social work, welfare, education, training and legal rights.
• Liaise with and refer to relevant external agencies, maintaining strong inter-agency relationships.
• Provide individual keyworking and assist in the facilitation of group work sessions for residents.
• Maintain accurate case records, statistics and written reports, informing the Project Leader of case issues.
• Participate in supervision, team/divisional/agency meetings, training, development and project evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with Focus Ireland policies, health & safety requirements, and settlement strategies.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned and cooperate closely with other Focus Ireland projects.

What you will need:

• A Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc and/or be a CORU registered Social Care Worker
• Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour.
• Full clean driver's licence and access to own car
• Good understanding of the issues affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare. (Desirable)

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer