Youth Housing Aftercare Worker

Uniting Holding; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland in Clare is seeking a Project Worker for Youth Housing to join the Aftercare team. You will work within the project model of care to support young people transitioning from care into independent living.

You will deliver high-quality, holistic support, develop individual care plans, manage records, and collaborate with external agencies to secure housing, education and welfare outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Degree in social care or related field or CORU registration.
• Experience delivering key-working or case-work support.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour with young people.
• Full clean driver’s licence and access to own car.
• Understanding of issues facing care leavers and aftercare (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide Aftercare housing support within Focus Ireland framework.
• Develop and implement individual care plans for residents.
• Support practical self-care, budgeting and independent living skills.
• Build confidence and promote transition to independence.
• Maintain case records and reports; liaise with agencies.

Skills

Key-working

Behaviour management

Driving licence

Car access

Education

Social care degree

CORU registered Social Care Worker

Job description

Focus Ireland in Clare is seeking a Project Worker for Youth Housing to join the Aftercare team. You will work within the project model of care to support young people transitioning from care into independent living.

You will deliver high-quality, holistic support, develop individual care plans, manage records, and collaborate with external agencies to secure housing, education and welfare outcomes for residents.