contribute to the planning and evaluation of individualised

contribute to the planning and evaluation of individualised

You have been successful in your application for the position below and are invited to interview – time and date to be arranged.

Job Title: Social Care Worker – Residential services Panel

The social care worker will…

· work with children / young people, families and / or significant others, Social Work teams, other healthcare providers and agencies, schools, training agencies and community groups.

· care for, protect, and support vulnerable or dependent clients, individually or in groups, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies. S/he will ensure the welfare of those under his / her care and will act as an advocate as appropriate.

· contribute to the planning and evaluation of individualised and group programmes of care, which are based on needs, identified in consultation with the client and others and delivered through day-to-day shared life experiences.

· work as part of a team to provide a safe, caring environment for resident clients/ children / young people with the primary aim of providing the intervention necessary to address the issues that are preventing them from fulfilling their outcomes.

· treat clients/ children/ young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard at all times.

· recognise clients/ children / young people as expert through experience, promoting their participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery.

· contribute to the promotion of good links with neighbours, local community resources, i.e. schools, employment schemes and clubs, local Gardai and any other appropriate service.

· engage in reflective and evidence based practice. That guideline to use to answer this question 1 to 3

1. Creative practice, reflective practice and team skills

It is important that the Social Care Worker can work independently as well as part of a wider healthcare team, building and maintaining relationships and understanding and valuing individuals and their respective professional roles. S/he should be able to identify the limits of their practice and know when to seek advice and additional expertise or refer to another professional. S/he should be able to give and receive feedback and to input their learning into their practice.

In the space below, please give an example of a situation where you were responsible for an individual piece of work with a service user/group of service users and which demonstrates your ability in the above areas

1. Flexibility, resilience and ability to deal with challenges.

An effective Social Care Worker demonstrates a commitment to providing a quality service. S/he is innovative and open to change in striving to ensure high standards in service delivery. Challenges can arise in many ways in the course of Social Care practice and an ability to manage adversity when it arises is an important professional skill.

In the space below, please give an example of a situation where you faced a challenge which was difficult to overcome. Outline how the learning from this has impacted on your practice.

1. Decision making, evaluating information and judging situations

It is important for a Social Care Worker to make decisions and solve problems in a timely manner. S/he will gather and analyse information from a variety of (relevant) sources before making a decision and will use opportunities to empower others as appropriate. S/he will recognise personal responsibility and professional accountability for one’s actions and be able to justify professional decisions made.

In the space below, please give an example of a situation where you had to make a decision and the process that you followed..