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Orchard Fostering is an Irish company established in 2008 that provides fostering and supported lodging services to children and young people who are referred to its service by TUSLA. Orchard Fostering is committed to service excellence and ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people in its care. We currently have an opportunity for a part time Social Care Worker to join our team to support our service 24 hours per week. The post holder will report directly to the Orchard Fostering Team Leader and will support the Team Leader in achieving the aims set for the Service within organisational polices and in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Focusing on providing the highest possible standards of care, support, and protection for children while collaborating with colleagues to meet these objectives.
Job Responsibility:
To take a flexible and creative approach understanding individuals needs and engaging in activities while working with children, young people, and foster families
Provide direct support work to children, engage in supervised family visits and offer support to foster carers as required
To facilitate respite and educational workshops with children, young people, and foster families
Maintain detailed records of sessions, meetings, including progress and reporting findings to relevant teams as required while adhering to organisational standards and confidentiality protocols
Communicate closely with the Support Team Leader and work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders via regular meetings and detailed reports as required
Taking responsibility for specific aspects of the service such as children’s health promotion, links with education and community involvement
To undertake recording of work including computerised recording in compliance with the company’s recording policy and standards
Complying with childcare legislation, regulations, and child protection procedures, as well as undertaking mandatory training related to the Children’s First Act 2015
Staying informed about Orchard Fostering policies and procedures to ensure adherence
Requirements:
A recognised qualification in Social Care or appropriate recognised qualification through CORU. Evidence of application to CORU will be necessary
Previous experience in the foster care field is desirable but not mandatory. Ideally, post graduate experience of working directly with children, young people and families
High standard of report writing skills and computer literacy
Full driver’s license and access to own vehicle, as travel will be required for this post
Experience of facilitation of training is desirable