The successful applicants will work alongside the team in creating and maintaining a secure environment for the young people to thrive. Fairport prides itself on promoting young people’s independence and access to better outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Project Worker will contribute to the planning and evaluation of individualised care programs based on needs identified.
• To contribute to the promotion, creation and maintenance of a welcoming and caring environment with high standards of social care practice.
• To ensure the rights and responsibilities of young people are respected and promoted.
• To provide a positive life experience for the young people in all aspects of their care and welfare.
• To advise the Team, Social Care Leader and Manager of any accidents, incidents, complaints or concerns as they arise and to provide written reports.
• To deliver a stable, safe, clean and comfortable living and working environment for the young people and staff in the unit.
• To take on and support key worker responsibilities as required, prepare written reports for reviews and case conferences.
• To undertake all domestic duties required.
• In conjunction with the Aftercare Manager, contribute to the ongoing development of the service in keeping with good practice, Tusla, HIQA requirements and Company objectives.
• An aptitude to carry out risk assessment, periodic reviews and progress reports.

Salary:

• €16 – €17.50 hourly depending on experience plus overnight allowance.

Benefits:

• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Competitive starting salary
• Discounted staff motor insurance
• Flexibility on working hours
• Pension scheme (PRSA)
• Promotion and development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• Support for further education and training
• Uniform provided

Essential Criteria

• A recognised third level qualification in social care/youth work/family support or related discipline.
• Experience of supporting young people or individuals more vulnerable in society.
• Working knowledge of HIQA, Tusla, National Standards for Residential Services.

Skills / Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good leadership, facilitation and group work skills.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programmes based on emerging needs.
• Proficient administration, time management and report writing skills.
• IT skills including Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
• Excellent teamwork experience.
• Experience working within a residential & team environment.
• Working knowledge of issues facing young people leaving care.
• Committed to being positive & flexible with a passion for working with young adults.

Please send your CV hr@fairportcare.net

• Short listing will apply.
• A panel will be formed for appointments.
• Job Post is subject to Garda Vetting

All documentation received by Fairport Care Services will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018)