PROJECT WORKER: TWIN OAKS FAMILY HUB LIMERICK
JOB TITLE: Project Worker – Mid West Simon Family Hub Services,
Limerick
REPORTS TO: Service Lead
LOCATION: Limerick
CONTRACT: permanent - subject to funding
SALARY DETAILS: Dependent on experience
JOB PURPOSE:
* To work as part of a staff team in Mid West Simon Limerick
services ensuring that services offered by the organisation operate
effectively and consistently to best practice standards.
* To help ensure Mid West Simon Community provides high-quality,
effective housing support services to individuals.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROJECT WORKER POST WILL
* Act as a key worker to individuals referred to MWS services,
conducting assessments, and developing and reviewing their support
plans in order to identify appropriate move-on options and support
them to secure housing in line with their goals.
* Work within the private rented sector, Approved Housing Bodies and
Local Authorities to secure swift move-on and appropriate
accommodation for individuals /individuals.
* Work with key agencies in the locality to support the move on.
* Encourage and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
* Ensure that a culturally sensitive approach to support is
maintained.
* Liaise with relevant agencies when appropriate.
* To ensure that individuals are familiar with and are complying
with LA Codes of Conduct.
* To maintain good relationships with neighbours and relevant
community groups.
* To ensure Mid West Simon Communities Lone Working Policy is
adhered to at all times.
* Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the project.
* Coordinate activity and social programmes.
ADMINISTRATION
* To maintain all recording systems as outlined by National Quality
Standards Framework.
* To ensure that all communication and administrative policies and
procedures are followed.
* To prepare reports as required.
TRAINING
* To attend and participate in training courses as required.
* To identify areas of future training need.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
* To act as appointed First Aid person as required.
* To ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment for all.
* To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
* To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
* To address actions arising from Health & Safety and maintenance
inspections.
GENERAL
* To represent Mid West Simon Community at meetings, conferences,
seminars, and other events as scheduled.
* To project a positive image of Mid West Simon Community at all
times.
* To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to clients,
staff, volunteers, and general Simon Community Business.
* To be aware of and adhere to all Mid West Simon Community Policies
and Procedures currently in operation.
* To attend the house, staff and other meetings as appropriate
* To provide training and support to volunteers and students.
* Client-focused, adaptable, accountable, resilient individual.
* Excellent communicator, with the ability to advocate on the
client’s behalf.
* Ability to assist with assessment, planned support, key working
with vulnerable people, whilst being respectful and professional.
* All other duties as may be from time to time requested by
management, and which are consistent with your job and
responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL
EDUCATION
* A level 7 Social Care degree or equivalent.
* 2 years’ experience working in a similar role within a social
care setting.
EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
* Children First Training.
* In-depth understanding in the area of homelessness.
* Have an in-depth understanding of private rented sector/Approved
Housing Bodies and Local Authority and all accommodation options
available to individuals in the locality.
* Experience of working with and supporting people who are homeless,
those addiction support needs, and mental health support needs.
* Have an understanding of the physical and mental health and
substance misuse needs that may affect those in homelessness.
* Knowledge of the specialist services which can address these
needs.
* Possess strong advocacy skills in support of Individuals accessing
services relevant to their needs.
* The desire to support homeless and vulnerable people to develop
their own resources and make positive changes.
* Basic understanding of how to provide advice and case-work
services to vulnerable people.
* Ability to provide, manage and evaluate support plans.
* Ability to provide effective key working to Individuals.
* Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and
remain calm and effective under pressure.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the
ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is
required.
* Be self-motivated, able to motivate, inspire and empower others.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
* Have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in
relation to work.
* Be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel, Email
and PASS.
* Share in and work with the values and ethos of Mid West Simon
Community.
* Ability to make efficient use of time and manage workload.
* Recognises the need to be flexible.
* Possessing a valid and full clean driver’s licence is essential.
* Candidate should have a clear understanding of client lead
approaches.
* Candidate should have a clear understanding of Trauma Informed
Care Principles.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV’s and Cover Letter to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
by TUES **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AM.
All job offers will be subject to Garda vetting and satisfactory
reference checks.
_Mid West Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes applications from all sections of the community._
_Mid West Simon Community Projects funded by Clare County Council and
HSE._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
