TENANCY SUPPORT AND OUTREACH WORKER
JOB TITLE: Tenancy Support and Outreach Worker
Reports to: Team Leader
LOCATION Ennis and Clare Region
CONTRACT DETAILS: Full Time Specific Purpose contract
SALARY DETAILS: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
gross per annum
JOB PURPOSE:
The role involves providing resettlement and key working supports to
clients living in Mid-West Simon Communities Clann Nua project.
To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high quality,
effective housing support services to individuals
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:_ _
TENANCY SUPPORT AND OUTREACH WORKER POST WILL:
* Act as a key worker to all individuals referred into Clann Nua
project, 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 private rented sector, Approved Housing Bodies and
Local Authorities to secure swift move on and appropriate
accommodation for individuals.
* Work with key agencies in the locality to support move on.
* Develop and implement support plans for individuals leaving the
Clann Nua Project, identifying and securing any follow on support
services clients may require.
* To ensure that contact is made and maintained with all relevant
external agencies for the benefit of individuals, attending and
participating in case conferences and case management meetings
* 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 their occupancy/licence agreement.
* To support individuals to maintain their tenancy, assisting them
to set up household budgeting and utilities
* To instruct individuals in the safe, efficient and cost effective
use of electrical and other equipment.
* To support individuals to maintain good relationships with other
tenants, neighbours and relevant community groups.
* To ensure Mid-West Simon Communities Lone Working Policy is
adhered to at all times
ADMINISTRATION
* To maintain all recording systems as outlined by National Quality
Standards Framework.
* To adhere to all policies and procedures relating to financial
control in the projects.
* 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 the 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 house, staff and other meetings as appropriate
* To provide training and support to volunteers and students.
* 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 Social Care degree or equivalent
* 2 years experience working in a similar role within a social care
setting
EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
* 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
or vulnerable.
* 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 need
* 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 and
Email and PASS.
* 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 is essential
* Candidate should have clear understanding of client lead
approaches
TO APPLY:
All applications must be submitted on the Mid West Simon Community
application form which is attached to this Job Specification. CV?s
will not be accepted.
Applications must be submitted to **Apply on the website** by 2PM ON
MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Interviews will be held on **Apply on the website**nd and **Apply on
the website**rd of April **Apply on the website** via zoom
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._
_This project is funded by Clare County Council and operated by Mid
West Simon Community_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
