Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working with Children

To participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person within the centre. To promote physical, emotional, social and religious welfare of each young person in care. To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments. To be responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information and finance on behalf of the young person. To liaise with the parent, family, general services and other agencies on behalf of the young person. To attend meetings in relation to the care and developments of the young person. To engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each child/young person within the centre. To engage in physical intervention and / or restraint which is in keeping with local policies and procedures.

Household Activities

To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the young people, well balanced meals of high quality. To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep and cleaning.

Administration and Accountability

To attend team meetings and to report to the Social Care Leader / Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service. To be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the Child and Family Agency during the course of duty. To make written and verbal reports to the Social Care Leader / Manager on a regular basis on the progress of development of the young person. Reporting and recording any incidents, however minor, that may happen to the young person or are caused by them. The supervision of students, as appropriate/required under the direction of the Social Care Manager. To be familiar with emergency procedures and to know who to contact in an emergency. To work as a member of a team. To keep abreast of current legislation and current professional child care knowledge. To implement the Child and Family Agency's procedures and policies. To undertake ongoing professional training and development. To attend regular supervision with the Social Care Leader / Manager. To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Health & Safety

Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care - Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
Job Type: Full-time