VACANCY: HOUSING OFFICER
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time
LOCATION: Limerick
REPORTING TO: Service Manager
SALARY: € *, *
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST
Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity
committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance
misuse and social disadvantage.
The charity provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to
younger people and vulnerable adults with complex needs, and offers
pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing
First model.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE ROLE OF HOUSING OFFICER WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
FOLLOWING KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;
* To the Manager/Team Leader:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Manager/Team Leader;
* Meet with the Manager/Team Leader at regular intervals regarding
the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Manager/Team Leader in delivering core housing
management services to tenants of PMVT and their communities.
* To provide direct support to tenants through:
* Managing your designated schemes/housing units in accordance
with the Trusts policies and procedures;
* Assisting tenants to manage their tenancies with intervention,
support and supervision;
* Providing SLI (Supported Independent Living), TSS (Tenancy Support
& Sustainment) services for the initial 6 months at the start of their
tenancy;
* Supporting tenants in managing the payment of their rent and
putting supports in place where they are managing rent arrears;
* When required, providing advocacy and referral to community
services to help the tenants integrate into their communities;
* Engaging in out of hours on-call service on roster basis;
* Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing
health and well-being of the tenants;
* To assist with tenants’ casework through:
* Communicating with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant;
* Key-working the tenants (where required);
* Assisting with resident’s Individual Support Plans (where
required);
* Ensuring that tenants are fully informed about all entitlements
and supported to apply for same.
* To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:
* Adhering to safety and security protocols;
* Ensuring that health & fire safety checks are carried out on
properties on a regular basis
* Supporting tenants and all key stakeholders with estate management
matters;
* Supporting the tenant to ensure that the environment in which they
are living including communal areas, are maintained to a high standard
at all times;
* Advising and supporting tenants with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation in shared living
environments.
* To respond to requests for service through:
* Linking in with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and
assessment;
* Communication of information and referral to services where
required.
* To undertake administrative duties through:
* Maintaining tenants’ details and documentation on a timely
basis. Ensuring that case notes are logged in a professional manner
* Rent collection and administration;
* Actively participating in staff meetings;
* Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader where
necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
* Ensuring that the staff office and staff vehicles are maintained
to a high standard.
* Change in work programme:
* It may be necessary, from time to time, for the workload to be
re-prioritised to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organization.Due notice and consultation will be given.
* To have a positive and enthusiastic attitude in work:
* In your interactions with management, staff and participants of
the Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* Other Duties:
* Undertake any other agreed duties to ensure the provision of the
service.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required;
* Degree level qualification in housing, social care/youth work,
addiction studies or related field;
Essential competencies:
* Commitment to providing the highest level of service, respect for
others, openness to change, communication skills– oral, aural and
written, contributing to the prevention and management of challenging
behavior, professionalism & maintaining professional boundaries and
effective team working. (All other competencies to be reviewed as part
of the supervision and support process);
OTHER INFORMATION
* Confidentiality: It is a condition of service that all information
obtained during employment, especially regarding participants'
affairs, is treated with the strictest confidence.
* Equal Opportunities: To always implement Equal Opportunities into
your daily practice
* Health and Safety: To be responsible for your own health and
safety and that of your Colleagues in accordance with relevant PMVT
policies and procedures.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
* Attractive salary: € *,**Apply on the
website**
* * days annual leave allowance
* Core Professional Training and CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression opportunities
THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST
OF ALL DUTIES INVOLVED AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE POST HOLDER MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS APPROPRIATE TO THE POST WHICH MAY
BE ASSIGNED TO HIM/HER FROM TIME.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please download the application form or visit
pmvtrust.ie/careers:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
