Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland,
providing social housing and homeless services. Our vision is that
?every family and individual in Ireland will have high- quality
housing as part of a vibrant and caring community?. We are growing
rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the
right person who has the passion and skills to help us realise our
vision.
ROLE: RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER
Location: SUAIMHNEAS, LIMERICK
Reporting to: HOMELESS SERVICE MANAGER
Terms: RELIEF CONTRACT
Job Purpose: TO ENSURE THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE SERVICE WHILE ON
DUTY AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES LIVING IN THE SERVICE
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To provide a range of support and interventions to families
* Complete accurate written records and/or reports where appropriate
* Update when appropriate the Pathway Accommodation & Support System
(PASS)
* To maintain a safe and healthy living environment
* Respond to all residents safety and security related incidents,
ensuring correct service procedures are followed, record and report
such incidents as appropriate
* Adhere to professional boundaries and work in a professional
manner at all times
* Attend and participate in team meetings and continuous
professional development
* Ensure the environment is maintained to high standards at all
times
* The list of duties is not exhaustive and duties may vary from time
to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Relevant experience in a social care setting
* An understanding of the nature of homelessness and the needs of
homeless families
* First aid, ASIST, manual handling, fire warden and lone working
certificates advantageous.
* A working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection
* The ability to treat service users in a non-judgmental and
respectful manner
* Adhere to professional boundaries and work in a professional
manner at all times
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Highly motivated, reliable and flexible
* Ability to demonstrate the skills required to work in the area of
homelessness
* Garda vetting will be conducted on an ongoing basis
PLEASE SEND A CV AND A COVERING LETTER STATING WHICH POSITION YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BEFORE THE CLOSING OF
BUSINESS FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
