Night Support Worker (Waking Nights) – Priorswood House – PACE

The Role:
Work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment to residents, staff, and visitors in busy transitional accommodation service for males leaving prison and history of offending behaviour.
Work in collaboration with the Day Support Workers by following up on Support Plan actions to ensure best outcomes for the clients.
Active harm reduction interventions, managing addictions, and mental health issues as they present in clients.
Maintaining security and safety within the building to include effective door management practices.
Crisis and conflict management within the facility
Assist in managing medication and health regimes.
Assist the service users with any issues that may occur during the night.
Conduct Risk Assessments and Drug screenings as required.
Maintaining appropriate client confidentiality and follow GDPR guidelines.
Inputting data to a database and Outcomes Star.
Mandatory participation in staff meetings.
Completing routine tasks and domestic duties.
Support the manager in the implementation of the strategic and operational action objectives.
Other responsibilities as may be required.

Requirements:
Essential
Minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications in social care or equivalent.
Have a minimum of 1-year experience of key working in a residential unit with individuals with complex needs.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
Experience in managing incidents in a calm and professional manner.
Experience in conducting Risk Management and implementing Risks Management Plan.
Ability to take direction and complete work as requested and within the specified timeframe.
Experience in working nights and/or shift work.
Desirable
Knowledge of Prison and Probation Services
Experience using Database and the Outcome Star
Standard First Aid Training

Application Process:
CV & Cover letter by email only to the following email address – recruitment@paceorganisation.ie
Closing Date for applications 5pm, Thursday 22nd April 2021
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 29th April 2021

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