Job Description

Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Workers to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping others, particularly children, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families. This role is vital in ensuring that our clients maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving the care they need.

We are a social work service who have direct experience of working within residential care over the last 25 years, and who bring a wealth of experience in working alongside young people who are in crisis.

Our vision is to offer safety, healing and choices to the young people in our care and we feel that by creating the correct setting conditions, we can provide a sense of containment for the children.

Only when we have reached this point can we begin more specific therapy.

Guided by the principles of trauma informed practices we are the first Independent provider to align with the Northern Ireland Framework for Integrated Therapeutic care( NIFITC)

We expect that all staff shall avail of training and utilise the NIFITC framework, Sensory Attachment Intervention, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Tearmann Care are leaders in the field of specialist therapeutic care because of our strong commitment to the principles of trauma informed care and our application of contemporary social work theory.

We believe that genuine care for our team fosters a culture of compassion, ensuring a higher standard of care for our young people.

We model respect and inclusion and believe in everyone's potential to improve.

We offer exceptional training opportunities and feel that by offering the correct setting conditions staff can feel satisfied and take advantage of the abundance of training opportunities.

You will get the chance to grow in your role and we recognise and reward hard work and original thinking through career progression.

Nurturing hope and creating opportunities for children is our core business but we believe that staff should have opportunities also to enhance their skills and professional accreditation

This is a role for a person who brings empathy, curiosity, and deep commitment to healing relationships and who understands that meaningful change begins when children safe, seen, and supported.

Tearmann Care Ethos

Transparency & Integrity

- Foster a culture of honesty, trust, and openness in all interactions, creating a positive and supportive environment.

Safety & Accountability

- Maintain high standards of care through reflection, learning, and accountability, ensuring continuous improvement informed by data.

Curiosity & Growth

- Cultivate a learning culture by prioritising staff development, ongoing training, and integrating insights from research.

If you feel you have the qualities to be involved in this rewarding area of work, please apply.

MAIN DUTIES

Provide a waking night presence (predominantly) within Tearmann Cottage. While this role is predominantly a waking night role, there will also be a requirement on occasion to undertake sleep-in duties and/or day shifts on a rota basis. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained, particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of each young person, in accordance with statutory requirements agreed and with reference to policy and procedures. Be required to be active throughout the shift in your care / supervisory duties and in carrying out specific instructions as directed regarding the supervision and monitoring of young people to ensure their safety. Keep in contact with parents/carers, educational facilities and as appropriate, other professional staff, regarding the needs of the young people. Demonstrate an understanding of presenting pain-based behaviours from a trauma and attachment informed approach. Participate in staff meetings, consultations, group discussions, reflective practice and formal supervision as required. To contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment of children's needs, by planning, implementing, evaluating and reviewing Therapeutic intervention and well being plans designed to meet such needs, prepare reports and participate in meetings regarding the young people. To foster a culture and ethos within the home in which the needs of children are paramount and which provides them with security, safety, care and education, enabling them to meet their full potential To be sensitive to the needs of individual children, taking account of race, culture, language and religion. This includes accompanying young people when necessary to places of worship, holidays, outings, and on other relevant occasions. All staff are expected to be role models to the children within the home and carry out duties as they would in an ordinary home, all staff are expected to undertake homely duties such as cooking, meal planning, cleaning and ensuring a healthy living routine. Be able to help create a safe predictable, nurturing environment that will support the children in our care to have the ability to emotionally regulate. Ability to help children settle into positive nighttime routine Develop appropriate relationships which will promote the growth and development of the young people. To assume delegated responsibility for the home at the discretion of the Team Leader as required. Appropriately support and care for the young people in a crisis or significant event. This will require relevant knowledge, skills and values including emotional intelligence and resilience as per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model, Sensory Attachment Intervention and the Northern Ireland Framework for Integrated Therapeutic Care. Care staff will receive ongoing training and assessment in these models, relevant to their role. Ensure that environmental safety is maintained, which may include completing checks within the immediate home and responding to any alerts by safety / security systems. Engage in, participate or lead (as required) handovers both at the beginning of the working shift and as other staff join the shift, to ensure that effective communication and a team approach in the care of the young person is maintained.

The post holder will be required to:

Ensure a working knowledge of all Risk Assessments and Individual Crisis Support Plans for each young person in the home, update risk assessments / ICSP's / daily records as required and contribute to Risk Assessments for young people Ensure appropriate action to identify, manage and report risk to maintain safety of young people, themselves and others according to Regional and Tearmann Care Safeguarding procedures. All safeguarding events must be reported to the appropriate personnel. Contribute to the daily life of the home through engaging with the young people in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and promoting personal care. Participate in and contribute to training programs when appropriate. The role is contingent upon successful completion of all mandatory training as outlined by the Tearmann Care and RQIA Minimum Standards. All staff must attend training and pass to the expected standards as required for the role. Commitment to flexible working hours. Adhere to the Tearmann Care policies and procedures in carrying out duties. Be aware of and implement the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Order (NI) 1979 as it pertains to this post and comply with the Tearmann Care Safety Policy. Any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be required by the Tearmann Care. Ensure Tearmann's policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Tearmann Care Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. Always adhere to all the Tearmann Care policies/codes of conduct, including for example: Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct Standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully regarding Tearmann Cares policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of Tearmann Care are legally responsible for all records held, created, or used as part of their business within Tearmann Care whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post and the responsibilities and requirements of registration with NISCC. Adhere to the Tearmann Cares commitment of providing the highest possible standard of service to children in our care and their families, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
Personal Specification

Qualifications

? Hold a Level 3 qualification and have a minimum for 1 years' experience equivalent to 16 hours per week gained in working directly with children/ adolescents and families by the closing date for applications.

OR

? 2 A-level passes, and 2 years paid experience equivalent to 16 hours per week gained in working directly with children/ adolescents and families by the closing date for applications

OR

? N.V.Q. Level 3 in a subject relevant to working with young people, families and communities, plus 3 years paid experience, equivalent to 16 hours per week, gained in working directly with children, adolescents and families by the closing date for applications.

AND

? Current registration (or immediately upon conditional offer ) with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council on the relevant part of the register

Before taking up appointment applicants must have secured Registration with NISCC on the relevant part of the Register.

Relevant experience/Knowledge

Ability to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training once in post.

Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.

Good recording skills and report writing.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Excellent Time management and organisational skills

Evidence of decision making and ability to complete assessments/risk assessments

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Ability to work in a computer literate environment.

Knowledge of Trauma based therapies and how this may impact on presenting behaviours of young people.

Knowledge of legislation, policy, procedures and current issues/themes regarding residential care

Desirable

? Degree in a relevant care related subject, for example. Youth work, social care, Psychology.

? Have additional qualifications relevant to the post, which are equivalent or above.

? Current driving license and access to a car to use for business purposes. This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organize suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the full requirements of the post.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,530.00-29,115.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Night shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Tearmann Care Waken Night
Expected start date: 01/07/2025