Summary:
St Mary’s and St Joseph’s Boarding Campus provides a range of specialised services to young Deaf people who attend the schools that share the same campus. We operate during term time only. We seek to offer a homely environment for all boarders with an emphasis on facilitating their personal development to achieve their full potential whilst involved in education. We seek to achieve a reputation for innovation and a strong commitment to high standards in terms of our practice. The needs of our boarders are our highest priority and guide us in our work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Below are the key areas of responsibility;
Implement operational plans as determined by the Care Manager
Ensure compliance with practice with organisational policies, procedures, national legislation, Children First, HIQA/TULSA and other applicable standards
Contribute to the recording of complaints and incidents of concern
Undertaking the creation of personal care plans and ensuring that they are followed and regularly reviewed
Facilitate the development of boarders’ life skills, education, and personal goals through the key worker role
Work with a range of other service providers working with the boarders
Engage with parents/carers of boarders on an ongoing basis
Supervise evening activities and support the boarders in their education.
Plan trips out and promote integration into the community.
Participate in reflective supervision with the Social Care Leader/Care Manager
Additional tasks are included in the role of Social Care Worker
Key Requirements:
Minimum Level 7 Degree in Social Care or related social science degree, Applied Social Studies, Community and Youth Work or Deaf Studies
QQI (Formerly FETAC) Level 3 in Irish Sign Language or commitment to achieve within 12 months and QQI Level 4 within two years
Full clean driving licence
Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide services to young people either in the community or within a residential setting
Experience of working in a boarding/residential care setting
Experience of providing of receiving reflective supervision to facilitate professional development
Experience of HIQA/TUSLA or equivalent audit processes
Key Behaviours:
Leadership potential
Be creative and innovative
Good problem solving skills
Ability to communicate at all levels
Willing to participate in change initiatives
Be reliable
Ability to use your own initiative
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering letter stating their suitability for the role. Please email recruitment@cidp.ie by close of business by 5pm on Friday 21 August 2020.
If you require further details on this role, please contact me directly at mary@cidp.ie
All offers of employment with CIDP are subject to Garda Vetting
Mary Stringer
HR & Governance Manager
CIDP