At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote high standards of care and support residents' needs within a Christian ethos.
- Company: Council for Social Witness, dedicated to community and care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on innovative service development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 36363 - 36363 £ per year.
Council: Council for Social Witness
Salary: NJC Points 19-25 £32,026 - £36,363 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly and to include sleep-ins
Responsible to: Service Manager
Main function of job: To be responsible for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements, to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. To ensure the Service is run efficiently and effectively whilst safeguarding service users. To support the Service Manager in all aspects of the Management of the Service.
About The Role Responsibilities and Duties:
- To ensure that staff meet all legislative requirements.
- To assist in leading, embedding and promoting Trauma Informed Practice within the service.
- To ensure that all correct documents are present in files e.g. referral forms, licence conditions, risk assessments, support plans etc.
- To undertake key work responsibilities for designated individual residents, including participation in monitoring and reviewing residents' progress on a regular basis.
- To ensure positive outcomes for the residents through innovative and collaborative service development.
- To ensure that staff are meeting best practice requirements in the assessment and management of risks presented by the residents.
- To assist with risk assessment and risk management processes.
- Assist in the collaboration with statutory partners including PBNI, NIHE and Prison Service NI.
- Ensure appropriate and timely responses to incident and safeguarding concerns.
- Take the lead decision-making role when on staff rota with Project Workers, Relief Workers and Student Social Workers.
- Ensure residents receive structured support focused on risk reduction, rehabilitation as well as reintegration into the community i.e. health and housing.
- Embed a holistic and inclusive culture throughout the service to all key internal and external stakeholders.
- To assist in leading and overseeing the robust security infrastructure of an Approved Premises, ensuring that high levels of safety are maintained.
Contact Details:
Presbyterian Church in Ireland Recruitment Team
