Project Worker, Greenhills South Dublin Aftercare

Project Worker, Greenhills South Dublin Aftercare

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full Time, Permanent Contract

The purpose of this position is to work as part of the Aftercare Team on a 7 day rota to provide care and support for the young people resident in the project as they prepare for independent living.

What you will do:

• Work within the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland and in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement individual care plans to support residents in progressing towards independent living.
• Provide holistic support to young people, including self care, health, budgeting, domestic skills, and confidence building.
• Advocate on behalf of residents in areas such as housing, social work, social welfare, education, training, and legal rights.
• Liaise with and refer residents to relevant external agencies and services.
• Provide one to one support and key working to residents within the project.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of group work sessions for residents.
• Work as part of a rota covering a 7 day service.
• Support the maintenance of a clean, safe, and well managed living environment within the project.
• Maintain accurate case records, statistics, and provide regular updates to the Project Leader on individual cases.
• Attend meetings, supervision sessions, training, and contribute to project evaluation and service development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, work collaboratively with other Focus Ireland services, and undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

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.
• Extensive, relevant work experience working with young people in care or marginalised young people.
• Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour.
• Good understanding of the issues affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare.

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer