Project Worker, Youth Housing, Limerick

Project Worker, Youth Housing, Limerick Location: LimerickContract: 1 Years Fixed-Term, Full-timeDescription: The purpose of 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 & Clare.What you will do:Work within the framework of the overall aims and objectives of the organisation and use the model of care devised for the project.Work as part of a team in delivering the service to the young people.Draw up suitable care plans to prepare and support each resident for independent livingSupport young people holistically, paying attention to their practical self-care needs, health, budgeting, and domestic skills.Play a part in promoting and building the confidence and self-esteem of young people leaving careAdvocate on behalf of residents for housing, social work, social welfare, education, training and legal rights.Liaise with and make referrals to relevant outside agencies.Provide individual support and keyworking to residents of the projectAssist in the facilitation of group work sessions for residents of the project.To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety RepresentativeAttend Team, Divisional and Agency meetings as requiredMaintain accurate case records and statisticsLiaise with and inform the Project Leader, on a regular basis, of issues arising from work with individual casesEngage in PIE and supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager.Participate in relevant training and development courses and in project evaluationImplement the existing policies and procedures of the project and of the agency and adhere to the Standards of Customer service.Assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of the organisation.Work in close liaison with and co-operate with other projects within the organisation.In consultation, to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Manager, Section Manager or Divisional Head.What you will need:Social Care or Equivalent Qualification at degree level.Experience working in a social care setting at least 2 years.Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work.Full clean driver’s license and access to own car.Experience of managing challenging behaviour.Good understanding of the issue affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare.Flexibility.Understanding of Child Protection.Experience of inter-agency working.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Salary: DOE