JOB TITLE: FULL-TIME PROJECT WORKER
REPORTS TO: Management
LOCATION: Clare Services- Ennis
CONTRACT DETAILS: Full Time
SALARY DETAILS: DOE
JOB PURPOSE:
The role involves providing support to clients and Project Workers
To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high quality,
effective housing support services.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROJECT WORKER POST WILL:
* Key working and case management of clients
* Contribute to the continuity of service provision in the service,
and provide support to clients
* To be vigilant in relation to health and safety and welfare risks
in the workplace and bring concerns to the attention of the team
leaders.
* Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the service in
general common areas.
* Ensure laundry systems are efficient
* Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of clients is always
prioritised
* Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, and health and
safety inspections, in line with operational procedures and standards
* Liaise with other members of the team regarding the running of the
service.
* Complete clear, concise records as required and participate in
handovers
* To undertake any other such duties commensurate with the role that
may be assigned by the line manager or Team Leaders
* The support worker’s role requires to be available to work night
and days shifts
ADMINISTRATION
* To maintain all recording systems as directed.
* To adhere to all policies and procedures relating to financial
control in the projects.
* To ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to in the
organisation.
* 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 clients,
employees, and visitors within the service
* To carry out all duties with reasonable care
* To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
* To address actions arising from Health & Safety Inspections
GENERAL
* To always project a positive image of the Simon Community
* To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to clients,
staff, volunteers, general Simon Community Business.
* To attend staff and other meetings as appropriate
* 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
* Candidates must have a relevant qualification to a minimum of
FETAC level 5 e.g., Social Care/Community Care etc.
* Subscribe fully to Mid-West Simon Community values and mission.
* Experience of record keeping and report writing
EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
* Understanding around homelessness
* 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 – Work co-operatively and
supportively with others
* Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
* Understand the importance of confidentiality in relation to work
* Be computer literate
* Share in and work to 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 drivers’ licence would be an
advantage
* Support Workers must have good communication skills and can
quickly solve problems.
TO APPLY:
To apply please send updated CV’s and Cover Letter to **Apply on the
website** by Thursday *st November **Apply on
the website**.
All job offers will be subject to Garda vetting.
Mid-West Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
