Depaul believes that everyone should have a place to call home and a
stake in their community. Our aim is to work with those who are
socially excluded and marginalised by providing a quality led service
in order to produce the best possible outcomes for those accessing our
services. We strive to empower our service users to make choices and
decisions about the way they live their lives. We work in partnership
with central and local government, housing associations and other
non-governmental organisations.
Depaul is an equal opportunities employer, we offer a standard **Apply
on the website** hour working week, generous leave entitlements and a
pension scheme. We support all staff with regular supervision and core
training.
HOMELESS HEALTH PEER DEPUTY MANAGER (HHPA)
Across Dublin Services
Fixed-Term Contract
Salary ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website** per annum
Full-Time, **Apply on the website** hours per week
1. ROLE:
To Manage and oversee the development and delivery of Homeless Health
Peer Advocate (HHPA) Programme funded by the HSE Social Inclusion
Health Service at both hospitals (Mater and Saint James Hospital). The
HHPA deputy manager will deliver an efficient and high quality service
to the participants in the Homeless Health Peer Advocate Programme and
their peers, evaluate outcomes and support peer-led research. The role
will involve recruiting, training, mentoring and supervising a team of
Homeless Health Peer Advocates based on the model developed by
Groundswell in London, UK.
The HHPA Deputy Manager will be line managed by the Project Group
Manager and will work in conjunction with internal and external
agencies to recruit candidates.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for provision of support to staff and volunteer peers,
supervision and training and manage staff performance through
probation, JARS and supervision
* Recruitment of paid and volunteer peers in conjunction with PGM
and Depaul People Department
* In conjunction with the PGM and Inclusion Health organise, design,
and facilitate HHPA training course and additional training where
needs arise.
* To attend weekly Inclusion health MDTs and case conferences as
required
* To manage all service user processes with the team.
* In conjunction with the LMT and the PGM ensure service policies
and procedures are established and operating correctly and
communicated to teams.
* Ensure that all Depaul policies and procedures are being adhered
to andto contribute to the effective implementation of the Depaul?s
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies as it affects both Depaul
and its work with this client group.
* To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner
maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in
accordance with the aims, values and ethos of Depaul.
* Undertake any other duties that may be required which are
commensurate with this role.
* In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the
role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and
appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of
Depaul.
3. PERSON REQUIREMENTS:
* An understanding of the need of vulnerable people to have strong
social networks and support in the community (ESSENTIAL)
* Experience working/volunteering with vulnerable people and related
health issues (ESSENTIAL)
* MINIMUM TWO YEARS? experience working/volunteering in
homelessness, health, social care, employment and training, addiction
or treatment services field or another related area (ESSENTIAL)
* Experiencing of key working, recovery coaching or case management
(ESSENTIAL)
* Experience in delivering training and/or group facilitation
(ESSENTIAL)
* Experience of supervision, managing people and strong
administrative skills (DESIRABLE)
* Be secure in recovery if relevant
* Lived experience of homelessness and/or related issues will be
taken into special consideration
QUALIFICATIONS
* A secondary level education is essential.
* Third level qualification in relevant area is desirable.
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON THE
employment page of our website ? you will also find the full job
description attached there.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
