LOCATION: Emergency Accommodation Service, Clonamore House, Tullamore.
MIDLANDS SIMON COMMUNITY
Midlands Simon was established in **Apply on the website** to support
individuals, couples and families who are experiencing or who are at
risk of homelessness throughout the Midlands Counties of Laois,
Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.
While the main priority of our work is to assist all our Service Users
to move out of homelessness, we also work very closely to help them
overcome the many other difficulties faced by those experiencing
homelessness such as loneliness, isolation, poverty and health and
welfare issues.
Our Emergency Accommodation Service offers people accommodation in a
warm and caring environment, giving the Service User the opportunity
and support to make the changes in their lives that they want to make.
There is a communal living area and kitchen but each Service User has
their own room. Dignity, privacy and respect are the backbone of the
support on offer in this service. Emergency Accommodation Services in
both Athlone and Tullamore strive daily to link Service Users back
into their community, supporting them in every step to rebuild their
lives. These two services will shortly become one Service in Clonamore
House, Tullamore.
REPORTING TO: Manager of Emergency Accommodation Service
CONTRACT: Fixed Term
BENEFITS
Midlands Simon Community offers the following additional benefits to
employees:
* **Apply on the website** Annual Leave Days
* Pension scheme after 6 months
* Employee training and development
* Employee assistance Programme
HOURS: An average of **Apply on the website** hours rostered per week,
Monday to Sunday.
JOB PURPOSE
* To work directly with Service Users as part of a team
* To provide a safe environment and service for people in need of
Emergency Accommodation.
* To respond appropriately to needs of Service Users, enabling them
to maximise their potential and move out of homelessness.
* Work from Trauma Informed Care model.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that as far as possible, a welcoming and friendly
environment is maintained
* Ensure day-to-day operation of the Service is run smoothly and in
accordance with organisational procedures
* Assist all Service Users with health, hygiene, safely and general
welfare, including to assist Service Users who require support with
bathing and personal hygiene
* Assess Service User needs and operate a care planning system in
accordance with organisational policies and procedures
* Carry out, where appropriate, assessments of new bookings through
PASS
* Comply and input to the national standards for homeless services
* Participate in the use of the PASS System and operate it daily
* Provide when directed by the manager, an Induction into the
service to any new residents
* Carry out Key Working in line with the organisations values with
regard to Culture of Settlement
* Facilitate Service Users to access local services such as medical,
welfare, training, leisure etc and advocate on their behalf where
appropriate
* Provide overnight, evening and weekend cover as agreed with
manager/assistant manager
* Work with all Service Users to win their trust and respect, while
dealing with difficult or problematic situations in a sensitive manner
within the framework of the organisation?s polices; record any
incidents as appropriate
* In conjunction with the manager, maintain positive and mutually
beneficial relationships with relevant external agencies
* Carry out administrative and financial procedures in accordance
with organisational policies, and under the direction of the manager
* Be vigilant to manage costs of the Emergency Accommodation Service
and maintain expenditure within budget
* Be involved with the preparation of reports, statistics and other
information that may be required by the manager
* Work effectively as a member of the team
* Share responsibility for supervising and supporting Volunteers
* Attend internal/external meetings and training as required by the
manager
* Participate in regular Supervision and annual Appraisal with the
manager, and assist in identifying own job-related training needs
* Ensure that Service Users are consulted and involved in the
operation of the Service to the greatest extent that is compatible
with Service Users? wishes, bearing in mind the nature of the
Service
* Ensure compliance with organisational policies in relation to the
consistent delivery of service and maintenance of quality standards
* Communicate effectively with all staff by ensuring that all
incidents, events, deliveries and emergencies are recorded.
* Participate in an on call roster
* To liaise with other MSC staff as needed, and to work in a
proactive and constructive way with MSC staff in other services
* Project a positive image of Midlands Simon Community at all times
* Within reason, to support areas of work such as fundraising,
social policy and campaigning
* Always act in the best interests of the organisation
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and as
directed by the Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year working in Social Services or similar environment
QUALIFICATION
* Degree in Social Care or related discipline
KNOWLEDGE
* An understanding of why people become homeless and the needs they
have
VALUES & SKILLS
* A strong and flexible work ethic
* Committed to the values and interventions associated with
TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE
* Committed to the principles of Housing First and to adapting the
model so as to deliver housing led solutions.
* Engage calmly with complex problems/challenges and to take
ownership of the problem solving process
* Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
* Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills as well as sound
judgement and good decision-making
* Demonstrates discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent
with MSC?s standards, practices, policies and procedures
* A full clean driving licence (essential)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please forward a Cover Letter and CV to Lorna Burke, HR Manager:
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The closing date for receipt of applications is THURSDAY, **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** WITH EARLY
APPLICATIONS WELCOME
PROJECT WORKER ? EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION SERVICE
LOCATION: Emergency Accommodation Service, Clonamore House, Tullamore.
MIDLANDS SIMON COMMUNITY
Midlands Simon was established in **Apply on the website** to support
individuals, couples and families who are experiencing or who are at
risk of homelessness throughout the Midlands Counties of Laois,
Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.
While the main priority of our work is to assist all our Service Users
to move out of homelessness, we also work very closely to help them
overcome the many other difficulties faced by those experiencing
homelessness such as loneliness, isolation, poverty and health and
welfare issues.
Our Emergency Accommodation Service offers people accommodation in a
warm and caring environment, giving the Service User the opportunity
and support to make the changes in their lives that they want to make.
There is a communal living area and kitchen but each Service User has
their own room. Dignity, privacy and respect are the backbone of the
support on offer in this service. Emergency Accommodation Services in
both Athlone and Tullamore strive daily to link Service Users back
into their community, supporting them in every step to rebuild their
lives. These two services will shortly become one Service in Clonamore
House, Tullamore.
REPORTING TO: Manager of Emergency Accommodation Service
CONTRACT: Fixed Term
BENEFITS
Midlands Simon Community offers the following additional benefits to
employees:
* **Apply on the website** Annual Leave Days
* Pension scheme after 6 months
* Employee training and development
* Employee assistance Programme
HOURS: An average of **Apply on the website** hours rostered per week,
Monday to Sunday.
JOB PURPOSE
* To work directly with Service Users as part of a team
* To provide a safe environment and service for people in need of
Emergency Accommodation.
* To respond appropriately to needs of Service Users, enabling them
to maximise their potential and move out of homelessness.
* Work from Trauma Informed Care model.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that as far as possible, a welcoming and friendly
environment is maintained
* Ensure day-to-day operation of the Service is run smoothly and in
accordance with organisational procedures
* Assist all Service Users with health, hygiene, safely and general
welfare, including to assist Service Users who require support with
bathing and personal hygiene
* Assess Service User needs and operate a care planning system in
accordance with organisational policies and procedures
* Carry out, where appropriate, assessments of new bookings through
PASS
* Comply and input to the national standards for homeless services
* Participate in the use of the PASS System and operate it daily
* Provide when directed by the manager, an Induction into the
service to any new residents
* Carry out Key Working in line with the organisations values with
regard to Culture of Settlement
* Facilitate Service Users to access local services such as medical,
welfare, training, leisure etc and advocate on their behalf where
appropriate
* Provide overnight, evening and weekend cover as agreed with
manager/assistant manager
* Work with all Service Users to win their trust and respect, while
dealing with difficult or problematic situations in a sensitive manner
within the framework of the organisation?s polices; record any
incidents as appropriate
* In conjunction with the manager, maintain positive and mutually
beneficial relationships with relevant external agencies
* Carry out administrative and financial procedures in accordance
with organisational policies, and under the direction of the manager
* Be vigilant to manage costs of the Emergency Accommodation Service
and maintain expenditure within budget
* Be involved with the preparation of reports, statistics and other
information that may be required by the manager
* Work effectively as a member of the team
* Share responsibility for supervising and supporting Volunteers
* Attend internal/external meetings and training as required by the
manager
* Participate in regular Supervision and annual Appraisal with the
manager, and assist in identifying own job-related training needs
* Ensure that Service Users are consulted and involved in the
operation of the Service to the greatest extent that is compatible
with Service Users? wishes, bearing in mind the nature of the
Service
* Ensure compliance with organisational policies in relation to the
consistent delivery of service and maintenance of quality standards
* Communicate effectively with all staff by ensuring that all
incidents, events, deliveries and emergencies are recorded.
* Participate in an on call roster
* To liaise with other MSC staff as needed, and to work in a
proactive and constructive way with MSC staff in other services
* Project a positive image of Midlands Simon Community at all times
* Within reason, to support areas of work such as fundraising,
social policy and campaigning
* Always act in the best interests of the organisation
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and as
directed by the Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year working in Social Services or similar environment
QUALIFICATION
* Degree in Social Care or related discipline
KNOWLEDGE
* An understanding of why people become homeless and the needs they
have
VALUES & SKILLS
* A strong and flexible work ethic
* Committed to the values and interventions associated with
TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE
* Committed to the principles of Housing First and to adapting the
model so as to deliver housing led solutions.
* Engage calmly with complex problems/challenges and to take
ownership of the problem solving process
* Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
* Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills as well as sound
judgement and good decision-making
* Demonstrates discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent
with MSC?s standards, practices, policies and procedures
* A full clean driving licence (essential)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please forward a Cover Letter and CV to Lorna Burke, HR Manager:
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The closing date for receipt of applications is THURSDAY, **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** WITH EARLY
APPLICATIONS WELCOME
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