About this role
Project Worker, Youth Housing, Mid West
Location: Clare
Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose
The purpose if this role is to wo rk as pa rt o f t h e Af tercare t e am to p ro v i d e a fl e x ible Af tercare supp o rted ho us i ng service resp on din g to the ne e ds of you ng p eo p le 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
- E xp e rien c e o f key- wo rk i n g cl ie nts or i n d ividual cas e- wo rk .
- E xp e rien c e o f m an agi ng c h a l le n ging behavio ur .
- Fu l l c l e an d riv er ’ s l i c e ns e and a c cess to o wn car
- Go o d u nd ersta ndin g o f t h e iss u e s af f ect i n g yo ung p e o p le lea vi ng care a nd i n after c ar e . (Desirable)
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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