JOB TITLE: PACE HOUSING OFFICER / SUPPORT WORKER
REPORTING TO: PREVENTION SERVICES MANAGER
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The provision and coordination of housing and social supports to
individual’s referred to Foothold Support Service.
Foothold Service provides a floating support service to people with
convictions for harmful sexual behaviour/life sentence who are
considered to be at moderate to high risk of re-offending and have
complex needs. Referrals to the service come from the Probation
Service and are under the supervision of the Probation Service.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
* Deal with aspects of housing management to include property
viewings, allocations, lettings, rent collection, repairs and
tenant/resident dispute within the Prevention Service.
* Complete Local Authority Housing applications, HAP applications
and liaise with relevant Co. County Councils to support applications.
* Manage incidents of anti-social behaviour, breach of
tenancies/licence agreements and dispute preparation for the
Residential Tenancies Board where appropriate.
* Liaise with residents and community groups to encourage safe
participation, involvement and community integration.
* Undertake relevant key working duties:_ _conduct assessments,
developing and reviewing support plans in line with client goals who
are in transitional accommodation.
* Complete a risk assessment and safety plan for service users.
* To ensure that contact is made and maintained with all relevant
external agencies for the benefit of clients, ensuring representation
at case conferences and case management meetings where appropriate.
* To maintain detailed records of all contact and interventions with
service users, updating the client record management system on an
ongoing basis
* Monitor the condition of PACE Prevention Service housing stock and
arrange all repairs and maintenance where necessary, ensuring
appropriate recording and reporting procedures are met.
* Liaise with internal & external stakeholders regarding design and
improvement proposals.
* Support PACE Senior Management in identifying and purchasing
suitable property to allow growth in housing provisions.
* Work as a member of the Foothold team under the management of the
Prevention Services manager.
* Work to develop and run a programme of activities suitable for the
client cohort on a weekly basis.
ADMINISTRATION & CONFIDENTIALITY
* To maintain all record keeping and communications in a systematic,
timely and organised manner, in line with organisational policies and
procedures.
* To work in line with best practice set out in the National
Standards Framework for People in Homeless Services & all
organisational policies and procedures.
* To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to staff,
volunteers, clients and ex-clients.
* To take a calm, effective, trauma informed approach at all times.
* Participate in team meetings and supervision with Line Manager.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO INDICATE THE BROAD RANGE OF
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION. IT IS NEITHER
EXHAUSTIVE NOR EXCLUSIVE BUT WHILE SOME VARIATION CAN BE EXPECTED IN
PARTICULAR DUTIES, AS THE POSITION EVOLVES, THE OUTLINE IS CONSIDERED
TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications in
social care or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Prison and Probation Services
* Experience using CMS such as Salesforce and the Outcome Star
* Standard First Aid Training
* Experience of working with people with addiction or mental health
issues
* Working with homeless services and progressing people out of
homelessness
* An awareness and an understanding of the issues that affect people
with an offending background
* Experience of maintenance and facilities management
* Own vehicle and full clean driving license required.
* Good understanding of MS Office.
* Experience of working with the public in a customer-oriented
environment.
* Experience of community work.
* Knowledge of GDPR, RTB Legislation and Regulation requirements.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building
skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
* Good organisational and time-management skills.
* Promote a culture which is supportive of excellent service
delivery and meets PACE’S vision, mission, and values.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: *k (depending on experience)
Hours: * hours per week
Holidays: * days annually
Clean Driving Licence and own transport (essential)
Post is subject to Garda Vetting and there will be a probationary
period
Pension
CPD Continued Professional Development
Individual Supervision
EAP Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your CV AND COVER LETTER/PERSONAL STATEMENT outlining your
suitability for the post and return to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by
* noon, *th April
*.
Interviews will be held in person, PACE Head Office on Thursday, 2nd
May *.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
