1. Role
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives. This role works across a 7-day week rota, and commences with increased annual leave days and other added benefits.
2. Key Areas of Responsibility
The core pillars of work for this service are:
In partnership with service users, to assess their needs and develop workable support plans, with regular reviews on the progression of agreed goals.
To advocate effectively on behalf of service users and refer them to support agencies.
To report on work to team and partner agencies.
To ensure all resident files are kept up to date.
To work from a strong housing-led approach to support service-users in securing move-ons and in their transition to long term community living.
Life Skills – Assessment and Practical Support – Building on existing life skills interventions to empower individuals in a more independent setting.
Relational Security Support – Managing risks relating to service
Supporting residents – To maintain positive Mental Health
Visiting Support to service users living independently in community
Interagency working with Partner agency
Engagement with statutory agencies (Local Authorities/CWO etc.)
Managing service related risks
Ensuring excellent health and safety standards are maintained
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
3. Person Requirements
Possess a formal qualification in a social care field, e.g. Diploma in Social Care, Diploma in Applied Social Studies, Diploma in Social Care Practice
2 years paid experience working in a social care field, desirably in a residential or homeless setting
Experience in keyworking and support planning
Experience and knowledge of interagency working
Experience of working in a Forensic Mental Health Service – desirable
Experience of Life Skills work promoting residents to achieve independence is desirable for this role.
Experience of lone working or off-site working an advantage
An understanding of enduring mental health issues and the impact it has on the individual.
Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems (i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments)
Online Application Procedure:
Please download and complete the application form available on the link below
https://depaulcharity.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/2df75d35-913c-4a2f-8091-eab17dae91e2
For more information, please contact Human Resources:
Tel: 00 353 1 453 7111 or e-mail recruitmentroi@depaulcharity.net
Closing date for all applications: Thursday 16th June 2022 at 9:00am