HOUSE PARENT

“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.

MACS Children’s Therapeutic Community

HOUSE PARENT

Full Time, Permanent

MACS Therapeutic Community (home) for 3 children aged 6-13 is an exciting opportunity for MACS to introduce something brand new and ground-breaking in Northern Ireland. We have completed extensive research into the needs of these children, taking into account the views of young people who have been through the care system and from professionals working in the field.

The House Parents ensure each child experiences a warm, loving and nurturing home environment and to implement the therapeutic inventions.

Working Pattern: Full Time. Live in the home for a minimum of 5 consecutive 24 hour periods followed by the same off i.e. 5days on and 5 days off. This will include weekends and bank holidays.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR DETAILS

NOTE: While recruiting for a current post, we are also creating a waiting list from this recruitment drive for future expansion. The House Parent recruitment process will include a second stage for those selected at interview (Stage 1) and Stage 2 will be on 08 February 2020 and will focus on The Enneagram of Personality.

Salary: £34,106 per annum & pension at 4% of salary

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2020 at 09.30am

To obtain an Application Pack please: find full Job Description and online Application Form on our website www.macsni.org/careers 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!