JOB TITLE: HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
LOCATION EA Sustainment and Resettlement Support Project
CONTRACT DETAILS: Fixed Term Contract
SALARY DETAILS: DOE
JOB PURPOSE:
To work as part of a staff team in the EA Sustainment and Resettlement
Project. Ensuring that services offered by the organisation operate
effectively and consistently to best practice standards.
To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high quality,
effective housing support services to individuals
This is a **Apply on the website** hour working week, alternating
weeks of 8am to 2pm and 5pm to **Apply on the website**pm, subject to
change depending on client support needs.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:_ _
HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER POST WILL:
* Act as a key worker to families/ individuals referred into EA
Sustainment and Resettlement project, conducting assessments, and
developing and reviewing their support plans in order to identify
appropriate move on options and support them to secure housing in line
with their goals.
* Work within private rented sector, Approved Housing Bodies and
Local Authorities to secure swift move on and appropriate
accommodation for families /individuals.
* Work with key agencies in the locality to support move on.
* Encourage and empower families/individuals to reach their full
potential.
* Ensure that a culturally sensitive approach to support is
maintained.
* Liaise with relevant agencies when appropriate.
* To ensure that families/Individuals are familiar with and are
complying with LA Codes of Conduct.
* To maintain good relationships with neighbours and relevant
community groups.
* To ensure Mid-West Simon Communities Lone Working Policy is
adhered to at all times
* Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the project.
* Co-ordinate activity and social programmes.
ADMINISTRATION
* To maintain all recording systems as outlined by National Quality
Standards Framework.
* 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
* To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
* To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
* To address actions arising from Health & Safety and Maintenance
Inspections
GENERAL
* To represent Mid West Simon Community at meetings, conferences,
seminars and other events as scheduled.
* To project a positive image of the Simon Community at all times.
* To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to clients,
staff, volunteers, 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.
* Client-focused, adaptable, accountable, resilient individual.
* Excellent communicator, with the ability to advocate on the
client?s behalf.
* Ability to assist with assessment, planned support, key working
with vulnerable people, whilst being respectful and professional.
* 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
EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
* Children First Training
* 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 individuals in the locality
* Experience of working with and supporting people who are homeless
or vulnerable.
* 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 Individuals 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 Individuals
* 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
* 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 and PASS.
* 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 is essential
* Candidate should have clear understanding of client lead
approaches
TO APPLY:_ _
All applications must be submitted on the Mid West Simon Community
application form which is attached to this Job Specification. CV?s
will not be accepted.
Applications must be submitted to **Apply on the website** by 5PM ON
FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Interviews will be held on **Apply on the website**th and **Apply on
the website**th January **Apply on the website** via zoom.
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 Clare County Council and operated by Mid
West Simon Community_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
