Job | Full Time

Accommodation Support Worker, Ramona House, Omagh

First Housing Aid & Support Services

£17,314 pa (Shift rota basis including evenings and weekends)
37.50
The successful candidate will be part of a team providing residential provision for vulnerable people with substance misuse difficulties, under appropriate shift pattern cover. The project provides support for both men and women.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. To cover rota duties which includes day, evening and overnight shifts.

     

  2. To carry out daily operational tasks in a consistent manner.

     

  3. To participate in recording and reporting systems in regards to daily events in view of clear communication requirements.

     

  4. To keep concise recording of service incomes, utilising appropriate logging systems.

     

  5. To participate in a range of designated household tasks ensuring the smooth running of the facility.

     

  6. To implement a key worker role for designated individuals through continuous assessment, monitoring and review processes that will contribute towards tailored packages of support.

     

  7. To maintain written case management files under this support structure.

     

  8. To attend regular staff meetings and monthly supervision sessions with appointed line manager.

     

  9. To carry out monitoring of individuals under medical care, keeping concise recording of prescription drug intake.

     

  10. To carry out enhanced monitoring and evaluation of vulnerable individuals who have been identified as ‘at risk’.

     

  11. To work alongside other relevant agencies such as Social Workers, General Practitioners, Policing Services, Housing Services in the delivery of support services to the client.

     

  12. To participate in the implementation of fire safety procedures on a regular and consistent basis and to adhere to our overall health and safety policy.

     

  13. To carry out regular health and safety checks as part of daily working activities, and notifying line management of any areas of concern.

     

  14. Be willing to ensure that the Accommodation’s Health and Hygiene standards are maintained and to take an active role if this is necessary.

     

  15. To engage in training as identified through supervision support and annual appraisal. To participate in our training needs analysis through First Housing’s training section.

     

  16. To use databases and other electronic management systems focused towards service provision improvements and quality outcomes.

     

  17. To carry out other duties appropriate to the post as may be required.

Closing Date

Friday / 12 January 2018
12:00pm

Contact Details

Karla O' Kane

Please Note: All recruitment correspondence for this position will be done through e-mail. Please provide a suitable e-mail address for correspondence and e-mail completed applications to [email protected]

 

If you do not have an e-mail address, please contact Karla on 02871 266115

 

It should be noted that criteria for this post might be enhanced to facilitate short listing.

 

 

96 Circular Road
Omagh
BT79 7HA
United Kingdom

More Information

 

First Housing operates a child protection and vulnerable adults policy. Access NI checks will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed.

 

This position is subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)

Files

App.Form_.2016.06.09.doc ASWRH.R16.01.job_.ad_.Nov_.17.doc ASWRH.R15.01.JOB_.DES_.NOV_.17.doc ASWRH.R16.01.cover_.lett_.docx ASWRH.R16.01.PROJECT.INFO_.NOV_.17.doc

Funded by Supporting People and the Western Health and Social Care Trust