JOB TITLE: Housing Support Worker
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
LOCATION: Ennis Co. Clare
CONTRACT: Full – Time permanent - subject to funding
SALARY DETAILS: Dependent on experience and qualifications
JOB PURPOSE:
To work as part of a staff team in Mid West Simon services 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.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER POST WILL
* Act as a key worker to individuals referred to MWS services,
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 the 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 the move on.
* Encourage and empower families to reach their full potential.
* Ensure that a culturally sensitive approach to support is
maintained.
* Liaise with relevant agencies when appropriate.
* To ensure that 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.
* Coordinate activities and social programmes.
ADMINISTRATION
* To maintain all recording systems as outlined by National Quality
Standards Framework.
* Be familiar with PASS
* 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 Mid West 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 the 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 level 7 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,
those addiction support needs, and mental health support needs.
* 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 needs.
* 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, Email
and PASS.
* Share in and work with 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 driver’s licence is essential.
* Candidate should have a clear understanding of client lead
approaches.
* Candidate should have a clear understanding of Trauma Informed
Care Principles.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV’s and Cover Letter to *
by **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AM. Interviews will be held on 1st Dedcember
* – Venue Westbrook House.
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.
Mid West Simon Community Project funded by Clare County Council.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
