VACANCIES: HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER LOUTH/MEATH
TITLE OF POST: HOUSING OFFICER
REPORTING: Service Manager/Team Leader
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** Hours per week and On call
CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING FOR POSTS
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation in
the field of social care and inclusion, this opportunity will allow
you to develop your professional practice to an exceptional standard
and offers you a structured career and professional development path.
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
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Established in **Apply on the website** by
Fr Peter McVerry the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter
McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
prevention, housing, homelessness, 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
and 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 and
within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and
respect.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. TO THE MANAGER/TEAM LEADER;
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Manager/Team Leader;
* Meet with the Manager/Team Leader at regular intervals regarding
the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Manager/Team Leader in DELIVERING core housing
management services to residents of PMVT and their communities.
2. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS THROUGH:
* Assisting them to manage their tenancies with intervention, support
and supervision;
* Providing SLI (Supported Independent Living) service for the
initial 6 months of their tenancy;
* Supporting them to manage their recovery in PMVT?s drug free
accommodation;
* Supporting residents in managing the payment of their rent and
putting supports in place where they are managing rent arrears;
* When required, providing advocacy and referral to community
services to help the residents integrate into their communities;
* Engaging in out of hours on call service on roster basis;
* Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing
health and well-being of the residents.
3. TO ASSIST WITH RESIDENTS? CASE WORK THROUGH:
* Communicating with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant;
* Key-working the residents (where required);
* Assisting with resident?s Individual Support Plans;
* Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.
4. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adhering to safety and security protocols;
* Supporting residents with estate management matters;
* Ensuring that the environment in which they are living, inside and
communal areas, are maintained to a high standard at all times;
* Advising and supporting residents with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation in shared living
environments.
5. TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:
* Linking in with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and
assessment;
* Communication of information and referral to services where
required.
6. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:
* Maintaining residents? details and documentation;
* Rent collection and administration;
* Actively participating in staff meetings;
* Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader where
necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
7. 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.
8. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with management, staff and participants of the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
9. OTHER DUTIES:
* Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social
Care Leader.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Degree level qualification in Psychology, Social Care, Social
Science, Sociology , Social Policy or other related discipline
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
TO APPLY, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PMVT APPLICATION FORM FROM
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
