Cpl Healthcare in partnership with our client, a non-profit organisation based in Dublin, Ireland, provides services for people who are homeless and at risk of homelessness.
The Extension Service is a Youth Drop-In Centre and is often the first point of contact for homeless young people accessing services.
We aim to provide a stable environment and basic essentials like food, showers, and laundry, while engaging young people to create a pathway out of homelessness as quickly as possible.
What you will do: Work within the framework of the overall objectives of the organisation.Implement overall policies and procedures, including Health and Safety Policy.Provide a safe, welcoming environment for young people aged 16-26 who are out of home or at risk, including basic physical care and support.Establish trusting relationships with young people living on the streets or in temporary accommodation.Develop methods and structures to support young people with their housing, welfare rights, and entitlements.Facilitate group work that is both educative and fun.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Provide Advice, Information, and Guidance as prevention or response to being out of home.Maintain professional links with other agencies and services for young people.Keep up to date casework records, daily logs, and written assessments, inputting information on the organisation's database.Assist with practical tasks essential for the project's running.Attend meetings and training as required.Meet regularly for supervision with your assigned supervisor.Work a flexible rota, including evenings and weekends.Continuously develop the role with your Line Manager to meet the strategic aims of the organisation.Undertake any other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Project Leader, Manager, or Director of Services.What you will need: A Third Level qualification at degree level in social care (e.g., youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology).Direct experience in social care working with disadvantaged young people.A strong knowledge of issues affecting young people out-of-home and their impact on development.Experience dealing with high-risk and challenging behaviour.Experience working in a team with a common goal.Computer literate.Knowledge of the National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work 2011.
(Desirable)An awareness of child protection issues and appropriate responses.
(Desirable)This role is for a one-year fixed-term contract. If you feel this role is the right fit for you, please apply via the link below or contact Joanna Wator directly via:
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