The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny is a homeless charity that provide
support and resettlement services (emergency and long-term
accommodation) with the aim of returning people to sustained
independent living. We encourage our clients to take control of every
dimension of their lives by providing services that enhance their:
learning and training capabilities, personal development, social and
recreational life, employment opportunities, medication control,
relationships and personal responsibility. In addition, we also adopt
a multi-disciplinary approach, working very closely with the Kilkenny
Local Authority, Health Service Executive and many community based
services to ensure that the needs of somebody experiencing
homelessness are met.
For the past * years we have primarily provided
a service to men experiencing, or at risk of becoming homeless.
However, we now also cater for homeless families, couples and women.
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
SERVICE MANAGER
JOB: 6 months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTS TO: Head of Services
LOCATION: Good Shepherd Centre
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Service Manager will oversee all aspects of effective service
delivery in the * hour provision of support
within the Emergency and Transitional accommodation environment and to
manage the service on a day-to-day basis so that the incidence of
homeless is minimised and positive outcomes are achieved for all
service users.
In conjunction with the Head of Services:
* Provide leadership to developing and sustaining a service designed
to assist staff to support service users to resolve their problems and
live a good quality life.
* Develop and evaluate service plans to ensure services are
delivered in line with changing national and regional policies,
operational plans of HSE- Social Inclusion/Primary Care requirements
to address the needs of service users are met.
* Inform relevant strategies and plans in response to changing
demographics, legislation, national policy, local strategies and plans
and to the views of the community and stakeholders.
* Manage the project workers in implementation of Care & Case
Management based on the HSE National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework
and facilitate the provision of care and support with a health and
social care setting.
* To develop and sustain a service that effectively and efficiently
delivers high quality personal outcomes for customers.
HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER
ROLE TYPE: Fixed Term Full Time role available
REPORTS TO: Service Manager
LOCATION: Community Based
JOB PURPOSE:
The successful candidate will work across our
residential/community-based housing and Community Support Services and
work alongside our Care and Case managers, delivering practical
supports to clients as part of their overall support plan. The
successful candidate will act as a key member of the Team, helping
clients maximise their housing security or, supporting and preparing
them for move on and independent living as appropriate. The successful
candidate will deliver practical supports, the purpose of which will
be to assist people in areas such as health and well- being,
self-care, personal administration, and home management as necessary.
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PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTIONS ATTACHED BELOW.
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY
5PM FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
