Social Care Worker New Job In Limerick

Seeking a Social Care Worker to deliver trauma-informed care to young people in Limerick, promoting positive attachments and therapeutic environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of Social Care professionals, delivering robust, holistic care to children and young people.

Job Description

The Social Care Worker will be responsible for working with children and young people, household activities, administration, teamwork, professional development, and health and safety.

• Participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans and ensure appropriate recording of same.
• Promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person within the Service.
• Promote physical, emotional, social, and religious welfare of each young person in care.
• Encourage attendance at school, training centers, medical, and clinical appointments.
• Responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information, and finance on behalf of the young person.
• Liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the young person.
• Attend meetings in relation to the care and developments of the young person.
• Engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each child/young person within the Service.
• Engage in physical intervention where this is in keeping with local policies and procedures.
• Promote the participation of children and young people in decision making on issues that affect their lives at both individual and collective levels.
• Prepare and provide, in conjunction with the young people, well-balanced meals of high quality.
• Undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep, and cleaning.
• Attend team meetings and report to the Social Care Leader/Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service.
• Make written and verbal reports to the Social Care Leader/Manager on a regular basis on the progress of development of the young person.
• Ensure Child protection procedures are followed in accordance with the responsibilities of a designated officer.
• Keep abreast of current legislation and current professional childcare knowledge.
• Undertake ongoing professional training and development.
• Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

Requirements

• Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.
• Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary).
• Be eligible for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence of application will be necessary).
• Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for proper discharge of the duties of office.