WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
RESETTLEMENT & TENANCY SUPPORT WORKER - MATERNITY COVER
As part of the Resettlement and Tenancy Sustainment team, the post
holder will work directly with a case load of single person clients
referred from COPE Galway services and from other sources including
Galway City Council and self-referrals, by responding appropriately to
their needs to enable them to maximise their potential, move on from
homelessness and integrate into their community.
? The post holder will also be a key support in the move on plans for
the clients of the Towards Independence Project, Transitional Housing
and Community Housing accommodation spaces.
The ideal candidate will have a proven record and interest in working
with single people who are homeless and a third level qualification in
social care or equivalent.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:
* Third level qualification in Social Studies/Care, or CORU
equivalent, at degree level
* Minimum 2 years? full-time experience working in the area of
homelessness
* Full driver?s licence and own transport
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR ROLE INCLUDE:
* Experience of advocating for clients with local services and
supports
* Understanding of a broad range of issues including mental health,
addictions, childcare needs, relationship and family breakdown,
poverty and social exclusion
* A working knowledge of the social welfare system and the housing
assessments and application process.
* Recognise and understand the issues that clients may face when
moving from a homeless setting where they may have spent a long period
of time into their own accommodation in the community.
CONTRACT:? Maternity Cover Contract
HOURS OF WORK: ? **Apply on the website**hrs per week.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT RESETTLEMENT & TENANCY SUPPORT AND THIS
ROLE YOU CAN CONTACT **Apply on the website**
A detailed Job Description and Application Form are available to
download from our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
