Brighter Futures for Children

About Brighter Futures for Children

Job Type / Category Brighter Futures for Children (BFFC) Ltd aims to help children overcome developmental trauma resulting from adverse childhood experiences such as neglect and child abuse. BFFC specializes in the provision of therapeutic communities wherein children enjoy positive nurturing relationships with supportive adults. For this reason, all staff are expected to undertake therapeutic training and continuous personal therapy throughout the life time of their employment with BFFC. Additionally, BFFC will commission and provide evidence-informed therapeutic intervention that have demonstrated effectiveness in assisting traumatized to heal. Benefits BFFC is committed to the ongoing development of professional competence in staff and will ensure access to support, training and mentoring. Career opportunities in management will also become available to existing staff as the company expands. Job Description Job Summary Providing a Key-Worker role to traumatized children to ensure positive outcomes Work effectively as part of a social care staff team and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Ensuring that social care/therapeutic interventions are delivered appropriately to children in accordance with guidance set by Social Care Manager. Ensuring interventions are delivered with adherence to organizational policy and procedures as determined by governance management. Abide by health & safety requirements consistently. Work on a rota basis including overnights and weekend cover. Cleaning and cooking duties. Required Education, Skills and Qualifications If you do not have one of the qualifications listed below, you will not be short-listed. Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications) National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by HETAC/IT (Level 7) Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree in childcare awarded by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree in Social Care awarded by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualification Diploma in Social Care awarded by HETAC/IT (Level 7) Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from IT (Level 7) Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree in Social Care Practice awarded by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications) National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), The Open Training College (HETAC Accredited, Level 7) An equivalent social care qualification from another jurisdiction (Level 7). BSc in Social Work, Nursing, or Youth & Community Work. A full clean driving license valid in the Republic of Ireland and UK with insurance covering use in connection with employment. Ability to demonstrate the ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritize workload Ability to demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user centered service Ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service improvement Ability to display awareness and appreciation of the children as experts through experience including promoting the involvement of the children in care planning, decision-making and service development Ability to demonstrate the ability to empathize with and treat others with dignity and respect Ability to demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions especially about the care of children Display effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to demonstrate effective team skills Ability to demonstrate flexibility and openness to change Ability to take direction and follow guidance/instructions Ability to remain calm in conflictual situations Application by CV. Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. Applicants are required to supply contact details for 3 work related referees. References will not be taken up until after interviews have taken place. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Salary: €30,000.00 to €32,000.00 /year Experience: residential child care: 1 year (Required) Education: Advanced/Higher Certificate (Required) Licence: Driving (Required) Language: English (Required) Duties: Charting or taking notes for others to review Providing companionship and supportive listening Responding to emergency situations Prompting and administering medication Accompanying and transporting patients to appointments and/or social events Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities Preparing meals and feeding patients

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