Galway Simon Community is currently recruiting for the following
positions:
HOUSING SUPPORT OFFICER
LOCATION: Galway City
CONTRACT TYPE: Specific Purpose Contract
JOB PURPOSE:
Tenancy Sustainment & Homeless Prevention: To provide and coordinate
effective tenancy sustainment and homeless prevention supports to
people who are socially isolated, homeless or at risk of homelessness
with the primary aim of establishing housing security and meaningful
stable social and practical support connections (both formal and
informal) in the wider community.?
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* A Social Care Degree or equivalent
* 2 years? experience working in a similar role within a social
care setting
* Have a valid and full clean drivers licence & access to own car
for work
* Be self-motivated, and able to motivate and inspire others
* Be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Be patient, non-judgemental and resourceful
* Being flexible with working hours including evenings and weekends
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
* Experience of working with vulnerable clients with
* Experience of using a harm reduction approach.??
* Knowledge of services, resources and networks in Galway City &
County
* Experience of securing accommodation in the private rental market
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND LIST OF CRITERIA, SEE THE JOB
DESCRIPTION ATTACHED, OR VISIT
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others