JOB TITLE: FULL TIME HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
LOCATION: Limerick City
CONTRACT DETAILS: Full Time Specific Purpose contract
SALARY DETAILS: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this job to provide Housing Support and care and case
management to families residing in the Family Hub.
The role involves providing keyworking support to clients.
To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high quality,
effective housing support services. This will involve using a Trauma
Informed Approach to achieve best possible outcomes for service users.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:_ _
HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER POST WILL:
* Assist colleagues with family involvement initiatives within the
Hub.
* Assist colleagues to implement learning and development
initiatives within the Hub.
* Assist with the coordination of all meaningful activity and social
programmes.
* Contribute to the continuity of service provision in the service,
including handovers, diary, incident reports etc.
* To be vigilant in relation to health and safety and welfare risks
in the workplace and bring concerns to the attention of the line
manager or health and safety representative.
* Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the service
both in rooms as well as general common areas, with client involvement
where feasible.
* Primary responsibility for ensuring the kitchen and all areas of
the hub are clean and orderly at all times and maintained in line with
HACCP standards.
* Ensure laundry systems are efficient.
* Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of clients is prioritised at
all times within services.
* Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, and health and
safety inspections, in line with operational procedures and standards.
* Liaise with other members of the team regarding the running of the
service.
* Complete clear, concise records as required.
* To undertake any other such duties commensurate with the role that
may be assigned by the line manager.
* Successful candidate will be working **Apply on the website**
hours per week on a rotational roster.
ADMINISTRATION
* To maintain all recording systems as directed.
* To adhere to all policies and procedures relating to financial
control in the projects.
* To ensure that all communication and administrative policies and
procedures are followed.
* To prepare reports as required.
TRAINING
* To attend and participate in training courses as required.
* To identify areas of future training need
HEALTH AND SAFETY
* To act as appointed First Aid person as required.
* To ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment for all
employees, families and visitors within the service
* To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
* To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
* To address actions arising from Health & Safety Inspections
GENERAL
* To represent Mid West Simon Community at meetings, conferences,
seminars and other events.
* To project a positive image of the Simon Community at all times.
* To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to staff,
volunteers, families, ex-families and general Simon Community
Business.
* To be aware of and adhere to all Mid West Simon Community Policies
and Procedures currently in operation.
* To attend house, staff and other meetings as appropriate
* To provide training and support to volunteers and students.
* All other duties as may be from time to time requested by
management and which are consistent with your job and
responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_ESSENTIAL_
EDUCATION
* A Social Care degree or equivalent
* 2 years? experience working in a similar role within a social
care setting desirable
* Applicant having completed Children First & First Aid Training
desirable
EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
* Knowledge and understating of The Family Hub Model essential
* Knowledge and understating of family support programmes such as
Incredible years, Strengthening families etc.
* In depth understanding in the area of homelessness
* Have an in depth understanding of private rented sector/Approved
Housing Bodies and Local Authority and all accommodation options
available to families in the locality
* Experience of working with and supporting people who are homeless
or vulnerable in a residential setting
* Have an understanding of the physical and mental health and
substance misuse needs that may affect those in homelessness
* Knowledge of the specialist services which can address these needs
* Possess strong advocacy skills in support of families accessing
services relevant to their need
* The desire to support homeless and vulnerable people to develop
their own resources and make positive changes
* Basic understanding of how to provide advice and case-work
services to vulnerable people
* Ability to provide, manage and evaluate support plans
* Ability to provide effective key working to families
* Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and
remain calm and effective under pressure
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the
ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is
required.
* Be self-motivated, able to motivate, inspire and empower others
* Ability to work as part of a team ? Works co-operatively and
supportively with others.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
* Have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in
relation to work
* Be Computer literate with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel and
Email.
* Share in and work to the values and ethos of Mid West Simon
Community
* Ability to make efficient use of time and manage workload
* Recognises the need to be flexible
* possessing a valid and full clean drivers licence would be an
advantage
TO APPLY:
Cv?s and cover letter must be submitted to **Apply on the website**
by 2pm **Apply on the website**th November **Apply on the website**.
Successful candidates will be contacted to attend for interview.
_All job offers will be subject to Garda vetting._
_Mid West Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes applications from all sections of the community._
_This project is funded by Limerick City and County Council and
operated by Mid West Simon Community_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
