PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER (POLISH SPEAKER) - PERMANENT CONTRACT
Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are
homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back
to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign
for a society without homelessness.
Cork Simon works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity,
Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.
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CORK SIMON COMMUNITY IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
POSITION OF PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER (POLISH SPEAKER).
_PURPOSE OF THE POST:_ Provide emergency accommodation in a safe and
supportive environment for people experiencing homelessness. Support
Team Leaders and Project Workers to implement care plans and the
promotion of independent living skills aimed at motivating people to
move on to more appropriate accommodation.
_SOME OF THE KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:_
* On first contact identify immediate need and refer to other
services where appropriate.
* Provide bed space in appropriate accommodation based on initial
assessment / referral from other projects.
* Carry out Health and Safety checks and follow relevant procedures.
* Provide for personal hygiene / showers, clean clothes, laundry,
meals, clean rooms to a high standard.
* Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as
organised by or with residents and people using services as
appropriate
* Assist Team Leaders and Project Workers with the implementation of
agreed care plans with residents, especially residents from
Eastern/Central Europe
* Act as an advocate when appropriate
* Support residents from Eastern/Central Europe with the Habitual
Residence Condition (HRC) application/appeals process
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL:
* Have fluency in the Polish language. Fluency in another
Eastern/Central European language is desirable
* Minimum of one year?s previous experience in a care setting
* Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to motivate and empower people
* Have a knowledge of homelessness
* Have a knowledge of Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol issues and
the range of responses
* Have excellent numeric and written skills
* Non-judgemental understanding of addiction
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The Application Form and Recruitment Pack for the role is attached
below. Also, it is available on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
