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Salary: €225 for 15-hour shift - €367.50 for 24.5-hour shift Overview As a Social Care Worker, you will support and care for young people referred to the house. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the assessment of their needs and implementing aspects of Placement, Behaviour Support (BSP), and Individual Crisis Management (ICMP) Plans to help meet these needs. Using the Odyssey Model of Care, you will teach new skills to young people and manage challenging behaviour. Additionally, you will connect them with local resources, network with local providers, and liaise with parents/carers and referral agencies. This role requires working evening, weekend, and residential shifts. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assessment and Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of Behaviour Support Plans (BSP), Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMP), and Placement Plans in line with Care Plans for children and young people. Educational Support: Teach young people not engaged in external schooling through 1:1 and group sessions, following their individual educational plans. Assist young people attending school with homework, assignments, and other academic requirements. Care Provision: Participate in residential care activities designed to meet assessed needs as outlined in the young person’s Care and Placement Plans. Provide care according to the BSP, Daily Plans, and ICMP developed for each young person. Documentation and Communication: Document the progress of the young person using Odyssey Social Care’s systems. Liaise with supervisors, consultants, professionals, parents/carers, and referral agents as required. Quality Assurance: Ensure that each young person, and where appropriate, their parents/carers, receive the agreed quality and quantity of inputs. Assist in evaluating the services provided by the house and addressing complaints and compliments from children, parents/carers, and other stakeholders. Training and Development: Attend mandatory company training sessions and participate in training as defined by your individual training plan. Contribute to the induction and ongoing training of relief workers, trainees, support staff, and new staff members. Team Participation: Attend team meetings and contribute to the formation and implementation of Odyssey Social Care’s policies and strategic plans. Be proactive in fostering team cohesion, building a positive atmosphere, and contributing to team-building exercises that enhance team confidence and morale. Health and Safety: Implement the Health and Safety Policy and associated Risk Assessment processes for the young people in the house and for the environment both inside and outside the house. Leadership: Support relief staff and trainees working in the house. In the absence of a Social Care Leader, undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Leader. Administrative Duties: Perform all necessary administrative functions for the smooth running of the team. Ensure that all files and client recordings are completed daily during your shift. Manage and reconcile petty cash, ensuring financial systems are adhered to. Household Responsibilities: Participate in household tasks such as cooking, cleaning (including the house, grounds, and vehicles), and performing basic repairs as required. Confidentiality and Ethics: Maintain confidentiality regarding the children in care, staffing matters, financial matters, and any other internal company issues. Uphold the company’s well-being, prioritizing it over personal, financial, or other gains. Whistleblowing: Encourage and utilize the whistleblowing policy when necessary. Additional Duties: Perform any other duties within your competence as required from time to time. About the Role Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Educational Requirements: A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU. Relevant alternative qualifications include: Level 8 in Psychology Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences/Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (for U12 centres), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching, and Nursing. Other Requirements: A full, clean manual driving license is valid in Ireland. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of effective teamwork. Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centers. Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour. What You Will Need Required Criteria: A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field. A full, clean manual driving license valid in Ireland. Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behavior. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Dundonald on a part-time basis. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
Technician In Electrical Installation
Technician in Electrical Installation Downpatrick Campus, 36 hours per week, permanent post ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for a Technician in Electrical Installation. JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Head of School the post-holder will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to lecturers/courses in the relevant curriculum area. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description. Please be advised this Job Description is currently under review.
Associate Lecturer In Graphic Design
Associate Lecturer in Graphic Design 27 hours per week, Permanent Post, Bangor Campus ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for an Associate Lecturer in Graphic Design JOB PURPOSE To deliver practical and theoretical modules of learning within Art, Design and Photography programmes including employability skills up to Level 5. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.
Planning Assistant
** Please read the Planning Job Opportunities, Job Specific Information document before completing your application ** Whilst NMDDC do not have current vacancies for this role, we are recruiting to compile a Wait List for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Planning Assistant positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Newry. Job Summary To provide professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations, and to carry out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning.
Planning Officer
** Please read the Planning Job Opportunities, Job Specific Information document before completing your application ** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for permanent Planning positions, please note that reserve lists will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Planning positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Newry for 18 months. Job Summary To provide managerial, professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations, and to carry out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Working Pattern 36 hours Monday - Friday. All posts are eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Location is Downpatrick or Newry. Postholders may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary PO1, SCP 29-32, currently £38,626 - £41,511 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Senior Planning Officer
** Please read the Planning Job Opportunities, Job Specific Information document before completing your application ** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for permanent Planning positions, please note that reserve lists will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Planning positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Newry for 12 months. Job Summary To be responsible for the Planning team in ensuring the high standard of meeting individual and team targets and delivering a high and consistent standard of service delivery in respect of the Councils responsibilities and statutory functions in relation to Planning. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Work Pattern 36 hours Monday - Friday. All posts are eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Location is Downpatrick or Newry. Postholders may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary PO4, SCP 37-40, currently £46,731 - £49,764 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Newtownards on a part-time basis working Mondays and Wednesdays. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits Person Specification You will need to show: manual dexterity and technical dental skills, plus the ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods; the ability to build relationships with patients and colleagues; high level communication and interpersonal skills, for interaction with patients of all ages and backgrounds; an interest in the welfare of others and a sympathetic manner, particularly to deal with patients' fears; good administrative and managerial abilities; Information technology skills, due to the increasing use of computers for keeping records and accounts, and for digital imaging of radiographs and intra-oral photography
Development Officer
The post holder will manage and support the development of our Natural Environment and contribute to Recreation opportunities within the Borough. Ensure a customer focused approach by engaging with key stakeholders to identify and implement environmental and commercial measures and sustainable project solutions. Develop, identify, and promote the appreciation and enjoyment of Council owned Parks and other greenspace assets and resources across the Borough. Please Note
