Work based learning Tusla Training School - Special Care Services

Tusla Child and Family Agency; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusla Child and Family Agency invites applications for a 6-month work-based learning programme in Special Care Unit, Dublin. The role combines 3 months classroom learning with 3 months on-site placement, providing administrative support and shadowing a social care worker to gain practical experience.

Successful candidates will have eligibility for CORU registration or be on a recognised pathway toward social care education; the programme aims to secure a permanent contract on completion.

Qualifications

• Entry requirements: 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 (evidence of application will be necessary)
• or Hold one of the following qualifications and be committed to a pathway towards Social Care education: 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) or equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• 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 centre.
• 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 undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep and cleaning.

Education

CORU Social Care Worker qualification

CORU registration (evidence of application)

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)

equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction

Job description

Work based learning Tusla Training School - Special Care Services

Tusla Child and Family Agency

Ref: #JOB-2474225

The Brunell Building, Heuston S Quarter, Dublin 8, D08 X01F

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. Further information is available on www.tusla.ieThe policy of the Child and Family Agency to enable children to live with their own families wherever possible and to support parents where necessary in fulfilling that role. In circumstances where this is not possible, Residential Care incl. Special Care remains a valuable option for children who cannot be cared for at home.Entry requirements: Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.orHold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)or Hold one of the following qualifications and be committed to a pathway towards Social Care education:Youth and Community work qualificationBA (Hons) Youth and Community DevelopmentBA (Hons) PsychologyAddiction Studies (Level 7)BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction StudiesDisability Diploma (Primary Care)Degree in Social Science (minimum Level 7)or equivalent qualification from another jurisdictionPurpose of role: This programme involves 3 months classroom-based learning followed by 3 months’ work placement in Tusla Special Care Unit in Dublin. The purpose of the post is to provide the employee with on the job learning opportunities as a work-based learner in social care with access to shadow a social care worker, learn social care skills while providing direct administration support to the social care services that seeks to improve the health and social wellbeing of the service users within the context of local communities and children’s residential and special care services. On successful completion of the 6-month programme and evidence of competency assessment, you will be offered a permanent contract of employmentMain duties and responsibilities: 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 centre. 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 undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep and cleaning.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level