ACTIVITY WORKER

Our Culture..

“At MACS young people are at the heart of what we do. We encourage an interdependent way of living. We see the value in making mistakes. We actively encourage personal and professional development so that our young people and staff can reach their fullest potential”.

Interdependence: MACS recognize that as social creatures, we cannot exist totally independently from others.

Personal Growth and Development: We invest in our staff and young people, challenge their thinking and encourage training to increase skills and knowledge.

Risk Taking and Making Mistakes: Our ethos and belief is that it is OK to make mistakes and by examining what went wrong, we can improve and use the learning.

Self Determination and Autonomy: MACS employ experienced and skilled staff that we trust to make appropriate decisions to work effectively and safely with our young people.

Judging Others: MACS recognizes that judgements are natural, however we ensure that ours are examined and explored in a way that results in a positive outcome for all.

Communication: We have a friendly, relaxed, engaging and warm attitude that fosters positive communication between young people and the organization as a whole.

Trust and Integrity: We earn trust from young people and other professionals by consistently delivering top quality services, underpinned by a core value of trust and integrity.

Involving yourself: MACS welcomes input from all staff and young people and encourages participation in having your say and embracing new opportunities.

How we do things around here..

• No dress code
• You must take a lunch break
• We all eat together when we can
• There is no deference towards managers, we are all equally important in carrying out the work
• We get to know each other
• There are no set times for breaks, as long as you get the work done
• Come up with ideas and we will try to see if they can be implemented
• Make your space your own
• Have a laugh

Children’s Therapeutic Community

ACTIVITY WORKER - Full Time, Permanent

MACS Therapeutic Community (home) for 3 children aged between 6-14 is situated in a rural setting approx. 15 mins car journey from Belfast. The children referred will have complex needs and at times extreme behaviours. These needs cannot be met in mainstream children’s homes or foster care.

We particularly welcome applications from those with qualifications in Teaching or Social Work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POST HOLDER:

CRITERIA 1     

• Professional Qualification in any of the following areas:  Social Work, Youth and Community Work, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, Nursing.

And

• 1 years’ experience of working with children / young people who have experienced significant trauma and an understanding of the associated behaviours.

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• 3 years’ experience of working with children / young people who have experienced significant trauma and an understanding of the associated behaviours.

CRITERIA 2     

• Ability to work on your own initiative and make decisions (autonomous) in a responsible and accountable manner  

CRITERIA 3     

• Ability to exhibit excellent team working capabilities          

CRITERIA 4     

• Experience of liaising with statutory agencies in order to meet the needs of a child

CRITERIA 5     

• Able to demonstrate excellent written skills

CRITERIA 6     

• A full current driving license and access to a car is required so as to be able to meet the requirements of the post in full        

DESIRABLE CRITERIA 

• 3 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting (children’s home, leaving and aftercare, Hospitals, residential centres, respite centres)        

SALARY: £24,657 per annum & pension at 4% of salary

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 1st October 2019 at 09.30am

To obtain an Application Pack please: find full Job Description and online Application Form on our website or email [email protected] for more information.

Attractive Terms and Conditions!

These are just some of the many benefits of working with MACS!

We are Employers for Childcare Family Friendly winners 2015, 2016 and 2017. We have attained Investors in People Health and Wellbeing and Gold Awards and are Irish News Awards Workplace Wellbeing Winners 2017!