Social Care Worker

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Job Title: Social Care Worker

Reporting to: Social Care Leader, Social Care Manager & Service Manager.

Purpose:

To provide high-quality care to young people resident in Pathways Ireland and support the management team in delivering a safe, stable, caring and therapeutic service.

Key Duties:

• Provide high-quality care and uphold the rights, dignity and welfare of young people.
• Contribute to a safe, stable, caring and therapeutic environment.
• Support the implementation and development of care plans and programmes of care.
• Promote young people’s physical, emotional, educational, social and recreational development.
• Develop personal, interpersonal, social and problem-solving skills.
• Plan and participate in appropriate activities and supervise outings.
• Support young people to participate actively in their own care and engage appropriately within community/family settings.
• Complete required activity risk assessments in line with company policy.
• Maintain accurate files, records and reports, including documentation for reviews and case conferences.
• Report accidents, incidents, complaints, allegations and relevant developments to management.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and attend meetings, supervision, training and induction.
• Follow organisational policies, procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Contribute to hygiene, cleanliness and the effective running of the centre.
• Promote positive links with families, schools, community organisations, local services and An Garda Síochána.
• Administer and accurately account for centre monies.
• Support adequate staffing levels and undertake other duties as directed.
• Supervise social care students on placement.
• Adhere to the CORU Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, maintain CORU registration and complete CPD as required.

Essential Qualifications:

Applicants must be registered with the CORU Social Care Workers Registration Board, or have applied through a Section 91 application and be awaiting registration. Relevant approved Social Care qualifications include BA/B.A. (Hons) awards in Social Care, Applied Social Care, Social Care Practice, Professional Social Care Practice, Social Care Work or Applied Social Studies in Social Care.

Skills & Competencies:

Knowledge of child development, behaviour management, attachment, leadership and childcare legislation. Strong communication, interpersonal, reflective practice and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and within a team, support colleagues, build positive relationships with young people and remain calm in crisis situations.

Other Requirements:

Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, weekends and unsocial hours. Computer, counselling, recreation and report-writing skills required.

This job description outlines the general duties of the post and is subject to periodic review.