Special Care Multi-Task Attendant Children Special Care Residential Services
Location: Dublin and Limerick
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
To support the Social Care Workers, the smooth running of the centre.
Support child/ young person in directing their own lives in an age-appropriate manner.
Respect child/ young person, their families and each other as individuals showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times.
Act as an advocate for child/ young person.
To engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each child/young person within the unit.
Contribute to the development of a multidisciplinary assessment and placement plan and assist in its implementation and evaluation in consultation with the resident as appropriate.
To engage in physical restraint and intervention where it is in keeping with local policies and procedures.
Carry out assigned social activities with the young person and the other child/ young person in the centre, both in the residential centre and offsite as per the young person’s care plan.
Support children with education, and therapeutic programmes.
Assist members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of programs for the child/ young person in a safe manner.
To promote physical, emotional, social, and religious welfare of each young person in care.
To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments.
To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the young people, well balanced meals of high quality.
Help young people with meals, including preparation and creating a homely environment around mealtime
Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the smooth running of the centre.
To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep, and cleaning.
Monitor and report changes in behaviour, mood or health to sociacare staff.
Document care activities in line with the child’s Integrated Care Plan.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him / her during the course of his/her work.
Attend induction and mandatory in-service education.
Maintain continuous personal and participate in team-based development, education, training and learning.
Develop and use reflective practice techniques as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Health & Safety
Respond to incidents involving children or staff, including providing basic first aid (when required).
Report injuries, complaints, or safeguarding concerns to the Social Care Manager and /or delegate
Maintain safe handling of equipment and materials.
Conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe resident care.
Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of child/ young person, staff or visitors and take appropriate action.
Ensure completion of incident forms.
Understand and adhere to all policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Education & Training
Attend induction and mandatory in-service education.
Maintain continuous personal and participate in team-based development, education, training and learning.
Develop and use reflective practice techniques as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in performance reviews and continuous learning.
Maintain awareness of HIQA regulations
Administrative
To be involved in the preparation of daily reports on the young people who are child/ young person in the centre.
To be involved in the development of the Placement Plans for the young people.
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
Attend team meetings and to report matters affecting the delivery of service to management
To be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the Child and Family Agency during their work.
To make written and verbal reports to the Social Care Worker /Lead
Report on any incident however minor that may happen to the young person or caused by them.
Ensure Child Protection procedures are followed in accordance with responsibilities of a designated officer.
To attend regular supervision with the SCL / Manager.
To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and / or Experience
Possess a Qualification in Social Studies / Social Care QQI level 5 or 6
Or
QQI Level 5 Major Award training in Health and Social Care.