Role overview
PMVT have a number of residential aftercare services which provide placements to young people who are transitioning from Children's Residential and Foster Care placements at 18 years of age.
These placements offer a period of semi-independence to support the young person to develop the skills for independent living. Placements are underpinned by the Welltree Model of Care, which is a trauma and attachment-informed model which helps guide keywork interventions and promote each young person's well-being.
Each young person is offered an active programme to support the development of living skills, promote self-esteem and self-efficacy and provide the young person with the skills and confidence to move onwards to independent living.
Responsibilities
To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;
Meet with the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in the day-to-day running of the project.
1. To provide direct support to residents through:
-Intervention, support and supervision;
-When required, advocacy and referral to community services; Supervising the behaviour of the residents at all times;
-Liaising with the appropriate staff in accessing move-on accommodation for the residents;
-Planning recreational and/or group activities.
2. To assist with residents' casework through:
-Communication with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant Assisting with resident's Individual Personal Plans;
-Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.
3. To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:
-Adherence to safety and security protocols;
-Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at all times; Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to residents;
-Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly groceries; Providing meals along with residents to support the development of independent living skills;
-Advice and help to residents with housekeeping needs; Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation.
4. To respond to requests for service through:
-Links with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and assessment; Communication of information and referral to resources;
-Offering ongoing support to former residents.
5. To undertake administrative duties through:
-Maintaining residents' details and documentation; Actively participating in staff meetings;
-Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader/Social Care Leader where necessary;
-Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
6. Change in work programme:
-It may be necessary, from time to time, for the workload to be re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.
7. To have a positive and enthusiastic attitude at work:
-In your interactions with management, staff and residents of the Peter McVerry Trust.
-In your interactions with external agencies while representing the Peter McVerry Trust.
8. Other Duties:
-Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader.