Support Pedagogue

CPL

Clare

Seeking a social care worker to join a well-developed residential service based in the south supporting young people. Using the concept of the shared living space, which refers to the idea that a small group of young people, generally two, share a living space with a relatively small group of caring adults with generous free time allocated for these professionals. We require a support worker to assist the house social care workers, offering a stimulating and supportive intervention to the young people and works with them based on building relationships and social pedagogical principles. Requirements: Offer day to day activities and support the young people in their social, emotional and cognitive development. Promote educational activities and facilitate access to services and school. Facilitate family access with and for young people. Working as part of a MD Team. Writing of reports to be presented at Child in Care Reviews. Record and document work and daily events in the life of young people (in line with organisational policies. Participate in statutory care planning. Participate in ongoing reflection, training, supervision and community meetings. Facilitate times off, including overnights, at weekends and annual leave periods for the House Pedagogues by moving temporarily into a residential house. Requirements: Must hold a Social Care or equivalent qualification. Experience working with vulnerable young people. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good working knowledge on legislation for young people in care. In return an excellent benefits package is on offer. For more information, please forward your CV to Meigheann.lyons@cplhealthcare.com or call Meigheann on 01- 4825 446. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

1922 days ago