Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 11th May 2021
The role of the HBC Placement Support Worker is to be responsible for the case management of children and young people placed in alternative family based care with volunteer caregivers.
The worker is required to work closely with children and young people, their natural family, care-givers and with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and other agencies. The Worker will provide support to carers, children and young people.
This role requires a strong and coordinated team approach. The worker will work in a way that promotes human dignity and creates conditions for social justice and equity.
You can view the full position description here
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a bachelor level qualification in Social Work / Welfare or related field.
You will also have:
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the following
Linde Coggan – Senior Manager Care and Placement Services
T: 0351447777
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