Peter McVerry, the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Limerick.
Peter McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
homelessness prevention, Family Services ,housing, homeless services,
under **Apply on the website**s residential and drug treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing
homelessness, the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage.
Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily
to younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of
homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model within
a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
* Attractive Salary
* Core Professional Training and CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression opportunities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;
* Meet with the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader at regular
intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in the day to
day running of the project.
1. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO CLIENTS THROUGH:
* Presenting to Accommodation Centres nationwide to assess the
housing needs of households and identify most appropriate progression
route.
* Assessing the housing need of households accessing Direct
Provision and engaging with them to progress them into Private Rented
Accommodation via HAP / Homeless HAP.
* Identifying and removing blocks to accessing Social Housing for
those in Direct Provision i.e. the unique paperwork relevant to this
client group.
* Working closely with Local Authorities to identify progression
routes for participants, and to nurture the relationship with Local
Authority staff for ease of progression.
* Priority case load; both external and internal ? to identify the
presenting needs of the potentially complex/ sensitive case and put
appropriate interventions in place to support the participant. i.e.
presenting to a Local Authority, offering viewings, liaising with
landlords/ agents on their behalf, setting up a daft account.
* Sourcing properties and making and nurturing connections with
Landlords and Estate Agents in order to progress individuals from
homelessness into independent living
* Dealing with participants and landlords. Negotiate, liaise,
communicate and co-ordinate with tenants and landlords prior to
tenancy commencement. Co-ordinating lease agreement, meeting times,
key collection etc. Where required, negotiate, liaise and communicate
with tenants and agencies involved in the project.
* To manage time effectively to maximise your working day while
commuting.
2. TO ASSIST WITH RESIDENTS? CASE WORK THROUGH:
* Maximising the Social Housing Applicants chances of being housed
i.e. identifying HAP eligibility, Senior Housing, best areas to have
noted on Housing List Application, applying for Co-operative and
Voluntary Housing, Choice Based Lettings etc.
* To advocate on behalf of the client group to external agencies.
* To inform households exiting Direct Provision of their
entitlements.
3. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:
* Keeping relevant files up to date, in order to track progressions,
viewings sourced and to reflect the success of the Resettlement team.
* Working towards an agreed target as outlined by project Manager.
4. CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:
It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.
5. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with management, staff and residents of the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
6. OTHER DUTIES:
Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care
Leader.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
* Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication
skills? oral, aural and written, openness to change
* Effective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus
on outcomes, contributing to the prevention and management of
challenging behaviour and resilience and positive outlook
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Degree level qualified in social care/youth work, addiction studies
or related field;
* Essential competencies: Commitment to providing the highest level
of service, respect for others, openness to change, communication
skills? oral, aural and written, contributing to the prevention and
management of challenging behavior, professionalism & maintaining
professional boundaries and effective team working. (All other
competencies to be reviewed as part of the supervision and support
process);
* Ability to work independently and within a team environment and
exercise mature judgement;
* Knowledge of the Immigration System and the Asylum process in
Ireland is desirable.
* The ability to work independently, while keeping in contact with
the team via phone and email.
* To develop your role as part of the team, and to use your
initiative in order to receive the best outcomes for the client group
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:
* Driver
* Nationwide role
* The ability to commute.
* To work flexibly as required around location and evening work.
TO APPLY PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM AT:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
