Key Responsibilities
To the Project Manager:
To commit to the objectives and ethos of Sophia.
To work for Sophia within the authority delegated to him/her by the Project Manager.
To support colleagues, participate in effective handovers and be open to reasonable requests from Project Manager in order to ensure effective working relationships

Health and Safety:
To ensure that necessary fire, health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to.
Be a visible presence around the project.
Ensure that doors are locked and alarms are set in certain buildings and unset at the appropriate times.
Sophia provides First Aid and PPE Equipment, it is the responsibility of all employees to familiarise selves with location and to use equipment provided.

To provide support to service users through:
Engaging with service users, treating them with dignity and respect in order to work within the values of Sophia.
Respond immediately and appropriately to security alerts, this may include calling the guards, and/or the on-call manager.
Ensuring Sophia’s confidentially policy is maintained at all times.
Maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Ensuring adherence to the Sophia Lone Working Policy.
Responding to incidents and emergencies and handling conflict resolution as required.
Responding to child protection concerns in line with the Children’s First Policy.

Communication & Administration:
To perform as a team member supporting colleagues, participating in effective handovers
To attend Team and Inter-Team meetings as appropriate and to participate in training and organised supports as requested.
To adhere to Policy and Procedures within the service and direct others to do the same.
To communicate effectively with staff by ensuring that all incidents, events deliveries and emergencies are recorded.

Person Specification
Relevant work experience in the sector is preferable
Knowledge around child protection issues, mental health issues and addiction
The ability to work on own initiative
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
The ability to handle security issues and to respond to emergencies
Proficient IT Skills and knowledge with a database
To have excellent report writing and record keeping skills

Application Process:
Please forward a Cover Letter and CV to Recruitment@sophia.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 9th December 2022