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.
DEPAUL WISHES TO RECRUIT TO THE FOLLOWING ROLE:
RESETTLEMENT & TENANCY SUSTAINMENT WORKER - CORK
FIXED TERM 2 YEARS – **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK
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1. ROLE
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be a member of a
multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches. To support service
users identified as requiring resettlement support to move out of
homelessness. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where
residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul
has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering
residents to manage their own lives. This role works across a 7-day
week rota, and commences with increased annual leave days and other
added benefits.
2. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The core pillars of work for this service are:
* To source, procure, access and deliver appropriate private rented
accommodation by engaging with and developing links with landlords and
the relevant property letting agencies
* To ensure that service user, have a clear support plans for
independent living
* Focus on post-settlement support of Service Users including the
provision of a floating support service once they move out of Peter's
Place to ensure new tenancies are sustained
* In partnership with service-users assess their post-settlement,
tenancy sustainment and social integration needs and develop &
implement post-Settlement Support Plans. Review the progress
* To work jointly with the Homeless HAP Unit of the Dublin Region
Homeless Executive to swiftly secure the rental of the property where
appropriate.
* To liaise with Cork City Council Allocations and other agencies in
relation to details of the household looking for private rented
accommodation, including liaising with NGO key workers to arrange
appointments for client households.
* To ensure effective working relationships as part of a team led by
the CCC Project Manager and working on behalf of the sector to
delivery access to tenancies
* To negotiate tenancy arrangements and rent levels with landlords
and agents
* To ensure all necessary documentation is obtained from landlords
and agents to complete the HAP application form
* To arrange appointments for viewings by key worker and service
users and where required, accompany service users and key workers to
viewings;
* To keep detailed file records on the outcomes of contact and
meetings with landlords and agents on the agreed IT system
* To provide timely reports as requested
* To perform administrative and other general duties as requested
* To ensure that all intervention are recorded accurately according
to Depaul standards (including OTIS, PASS)
* Ensuring excellent health and safety standards are maintained
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility
may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles
is required from time to time.
3. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
* Social Studies/Case management Accredited Qualification (Essential)
* A third level qualification in the area of social care or a
related area (Desirable)
* At least one year of working, as keyworker/case manager with
service users, with complex needs (Essential)
* At least 6 months’ direct experience of collaborative and
interagency working (essential).
* At least one year of regular use of IT systems with a good
proficiency in Excel, Word & Salesforce (essential).
* Experience in the private rented housing market, including
experience liaising with property owners, private landlords and
representing property /letting agents
* An understanding of the Housing Led/First Strategy and familiarity
with the Pathways to Home Strategy
* Knowledge of relevant housing schemes such as rent supplement,
housing assistance payment, local authority social allocations and
voluntary housing.
* Understanding of why people become homeless or may be at risk of
homelessness and the issues they present with, particularly in
relation to substance misuse.
* Experience of advocating on behalf of service users with regards
to moving alternative accommodation or support programs.
* Respect for the values and beliefs of the DP and its founding
partners
* A commitment to and an understanding of equal opportunities and
diversity issues
* A commitment to high standards of health and safety good practise.
* Commitment to the provision of quality standards of services for
service users.
* A level of independence and self-motivation.
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please download and complete the application form available on the
link below
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
