Project Worker, Youth Housing, Clare
Description
Project Worker, Youth Housing, Mid West Location: Clare Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose The purpose if this role is to work as part of the Aftercare team to provide a flexible Aftercare supported housing service responding to the needs of young people in Clare. What you will do: • Work within the framework, aims and objectives of Focus Ireland, using the project’s model of care. • Deliver high‑quality services as part of a team, supporting young people in Aftercare housing. • Develop and implement individual care plans to prepare and support residents for independent living. • Provide holistic support addressing practical self‑care, health, budgeting, and domestic‑living skills. • Promote and build young people’s confidence and self‑esteem as they transition from care. • Advocate on behalf of residents regarding housing, social work, welfare, education, training and legal rights. • Liaise with and refer to relevant external agencies, maintaining strong inter‑agency relationships. • Provide individual keyworking and assist in the facilitation of group work sessions for residents. • Maintain accurate case records, statistics and written reports, informing the Project Leader of case issues. • Participate in supervision, team/divisional/agency meetings, training, development and project evaluation. • Ensure compliance with Focus Ireland policies, health & safety requirements, and settlement strategies. • Undertake additional duties as assigned and cooperate closely with other Focus Ireland projects. What you will need: • A Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc and/or be a CORU registered Social Care Worker • Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work. • Experience of managing challenging behaviour. • Full clean driver’s license and access to own car • Good understanding of the issues affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare. (Desirable) Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer #FI2