Role Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to)
To engage with and build a professional and trusting relationship with clients treating them with dignity and respect in order to work within the values of Coolmine Therapeutic Community
To perform all the duties relating to the facility, and to ensure that the immediate social needs of clients are met
To perform the practical tasks of caring for the client to ensure that the running of the house is maintained (e.g., standards of living, hygiene of the facility, health and safety,) at the highest possible level
To support the client’s if/when they require practical supports or been requested by their keyworker
To maintain the structure of the therapeutic community
To complete overseeing duties and support clients on the floor at all times
To work within the policies of Coolmine Therapeutic Community in order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to in a drug and alcohol- free environment
To complete all administrative tasks such as handover reports and relevant form filling are completed appropriately in order to ensure that the facility runs smoothly and effectively
To ensure that medication room is clean and tidy; that medication is stored appropriately in the medication cabinet, that all medication records are in order and to carry out any admin duties requested by the nursing team
To ensure that all information pertaining to clients is communicated effectively in the handover and via email to the relevant key-workers
To perform as a team member supporting colleagues, participating in effective handovers and being open to reasonable requests from facility manager in order to ensure effective work relationships.

Person Specification:
The person spec sets out the essential abilities and qualities needed by the successful candidate for this post.
Essential:
Must hold a valid EU & Irish Work Permit
Qualifications
Minimum Fetac level 6 or equivalent in addition studies or related field.
Working towards a recognised Diploma or Degree.
Experience:
Experience of working with drug and alcohol users and/or excluded groups.
Knowledge:
A working knowledge of Health and Safety, and the implications for the working environment.
A knowledge of good practice in working with drug and alcohol users and other excluded groups.
Knowledge of legislation affecting the sector.

Personal Attributes Essential:
Has excellent communication skills and can present information in a way that is not over simplistic or complicated.
Enjoys working with people, is approachable, and demonstrates a warm and friendly manner, while being clear and explicit about professional and personal boundaries.
Has a “can do” attitude and a positive solution focused approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
Uses assertive behaviour, demonstrating dignity and respect for self and others at all times.
Has good awareness of self and others, grounded in the “here and now” with good anticipation and observational skills.
Role models exemplary behaviour and attitude – is honest, consistent, and responsible.
Works as part of a team supporting the objectives of the Coolmine.
Is mindful of Coolmine TC’s values:
Dignity & Respect – ensure the dignity and respect of individuals by actively listening and holding a non-judgmental attitude.
Compassion – actively demonstrate compassion through responsible love, concern and understanding for each other.
Honesty, Consistency and Responsibility – this value is at the core of what we believe and is demonstrated by accountability and transparency in all areas of organisation.
Safety & Security – the implementation of policy and procedures to ensure the physical and psychological safety and security for all.
Committed to Quality – by reflecting on practice and committed to continuous improvement of standards.
Is open to appropriate challenges from clients at the required time and place and is open to feedback and appraisal from colleagues and management.
Respect for the ethos and values; of Coolmine Therapeutic Community.
Commitment to working within an environment which promotes Equal Opportunities and has regard for the Health and Safety of others.

Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements should send their CV & cover letter with application reference code to Dylan Murphy, HR Administrator at hr@coolminetc.ie
Please quote this application reference HR/DUB/ADS/ESW/0423
The closing date for applications is 5pm Tuesday 18th of April 2023