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Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure 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 maintaining accurate financial records, including records of petty cash and residents’ service charge.
• To liaise with Radius Housing regarding maintenance and tenancy issues as required.
• To align with quality audits in line with PCI policy.
• To ensure resident files are maintained appropriately.
• To maintain appropriate confidentiality on information relating to residents.
• To carry out interview and assessments of referrals for the hostel panel to ascertain their support needs in Probation Approved accommodation.
• To exercise vigilance generally in relation to health and safety of personnel and hostel premises and report any concerns and/or faults to the Service Manager.
• To carry out daily health and safety checks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A professional social work qualification AND registered on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register, without condition.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel and Outlook).
• At least one years post qualifying experience working within criminal justice.
• Experience of working within a high-risk environment.
• Experience of working within a residential supporting living setting.
• Experience of managing individuals with multi-complex needs.
• Experience of managing complex risk.
• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of PCI.
• Must be available for flexible working on rota across 24/7 hours, including sleep-ins as required.
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check and willingness to register with NISCC.
• Must be willing to support the development of other staff including social work students.

Further Information

We are an equal opportunities employer Location: Thompson House.