PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER ? FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are
homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back
to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign
for a society without homelessness.
The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity,
Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.
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CORK SIMON COMMUNITY ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
POSITION OF PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER.
_PURPOSE OF THE POST:_ Provide emergency accommodation in a safe and
supportive environment for homeless people. Support Team Leaders and
Project Workers to implement care plans and promotion of independent
living skills aimed at motivating people to move on to more
appropriate accommodation.
_SOME OF THE KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:_
* On first contact identify immediate need and refer to other
services where appropriate.
* Provide bed space in appropriate accommodation based on initial
assessment / referral from other projects.
* Carry out Health and Safety checks and follow relevant procedures.
* Provide for personal hygiene / showers, clean clothes, laundry,
meals, clean rooms to a high standard.
* Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as
organised by or with residents and people using services as
appropriate
* Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as
organised by or with residents and people using services as
appropriate
* Act as an advocate when appropriate
* Build a relationship with residents based on trust & respect by
accepting people as they are, spending time with them, actively
listening and challenging them positively and proactively to make
positive changes at a pace suitable to each person.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL HAVE:
* Have previous experience in a care setting
* Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to motivate and empower people
* Have a knowledge of homelessness
* Have a knowledge of Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol issues and
the range of responses
* Have excellent numeric and written skills
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The Application Form and Recruitment Pack for the role is attached
below. Also, it is available on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
