PROJECT SUPPORT WORKERS
PERMANENT AND FIXED TERM CONTRACTS
Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are
homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back
to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign
for a society without homelessness.
The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity,
Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.
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CORK SIMON COMMUNITY IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
POSITION OF PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER. WE HAVE TWO DISTINCT ROLES
AVAILABLE:
* Project Support Worker – Evenings
* Project Support Worker – Days
* Project Worker (Polish Speaker)
_PURPOSE OF THE POST:_
Provide emergency accommodation in a safe and supportive environment
for homeless people. Support Team Leaders and Project Workers to
implement care plans and promotion of independent living skills aimed
at motivating people to move on to more appropriate accommodation.
_SOME OF THE KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:_
* On first contact identify immediate need and refer to other
services where appropriate.
* Provide bed space in appropriate accommodation based on initial
assessment / referral from other projects.
* Carry out Health and Safety checks and follow relevant procedures.
* Provide for personal hygiene / showers, clean clothes, laundry,
meals, clean rooms to a high standard.
* Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as
organised by or with residents and people using services as
appropriate
* Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as
organised by or with residents and people using services as
appropriate
* Act as an advocate when appropriate
* Build a relationship with residents based on trust & respect by
accepting people as they are, spending time with them, actively
listening and challenging them positively and proactively to make
positive changes at a pace suitable to each person.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL HAVE:
* Have previous experience in a care setting
* Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to motivate and empower people
* Have a knowledge of homelessness
* Have a knowledge of Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol issues and
the range of responses
* Have excellent numeric and written skills
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The Application Form and Recruitment Pack for the role is attached
below. It is also available on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
