Purpose of Role:
Due to a volume of referrals we are currently building a panel for upcoming roles. At present the company has upcoming vacancies in aftercare, transitional care and within the sphere of outreach work with young people/vulnerable adults in the community living independently or in Family/Foster Care Setting.
Aftercare services are support services that build on and support the work that has already been undertaken by many including, foster carers, social workers and residential workers in preparing young people for adulthood. Everyone has a key role to play in preparing young people to reach their developmental milestones.

Principle Duties/ Responsibilities:
To participate in the development and implementation of Care/Placement plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
To promote the rights and responsibilities of each service user or vulnerable adult.
To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments.
To liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the service user.
To attend all team meetings in relation to the care and development of the service user.
To link in and take direction from your Service Manager and/or Team Leader.
To implement Barróg Healthcare’s policies and procedures.
To work as a member of a team.
To work with the service user to develop their independent living skills

Benefits:
Competitive starting salary
Sunday overtime rate
Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexibility on working hours
Tax free bus / Luas / rail / coach tickets to assist with travel costs to and from work
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Continuous professional development
Uniform provided
Opportunity for further education
Pension scheme (PRSA)

Essential Criteria:
One year of experience in a Social Care setting.
Candidates must have a relevant qualification. At a minimum a B.A. in Social Care, Fetac Level 7, B.A. in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
Training in the following: Manual Handling, Safe Administration of Medication, First Aid, Safeguarding, Fire Safety, Hand Hygiene, MAPA, Children’s First
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards.
Available to work over a 7-day roster to include shift work when necessary.

Permission to work in Ireland.
Comfortable working with essential information technology; Microsoft office etc.
Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans.
The following will be seen as an advantage: