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: PROJECT WORKER
LOCATION: Northwood Green, Santry
REPORTING TO: Service Manager
TERMS: Fixed Term **Apply on the website** Months Contract ? **Apply
on the website** hours per week - Flexible Monday to Sunday
JOB PURPOSE: To work as part of a team, supporting families in
Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) to work towards securing
long-term accommodation
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Admit families to the service, ensuring they are provided with a
full induction and welcome Provide support to families to establish
tenancies by assisting them to identify suitable properties. This may
include empowering them to search relevant press publications and
websites, contacting and visiting landlords and letting agencies
* Accompany families to viewings of properties and support them in
negotiating with landlords where appropriate. This will include
ensuring that the property meets safety standards and is well
maintained and is suitable for the family?s size
* Assist families to understand and complete their Housing
Assistance Payment (HAP)
* Assist families to fully understand the conditions of their
tenancy agreement and agreeing rents with landlords prior to taking up
a tenancy
* Carry out assessments and develop a support plan with families
* Update when appropriate the Pathway Accommodation & Support System
(PASS)
* Facilitate families to access local services such as medical,
welfare, training, education and employment and to advocate on their
behalf
* Develop and build relationships with relevant local services and
agencies Complete accurate written records and/or reports where
appropriate
* Adhere to professional boundaries and work in a professional
manner at all times Attend and participate in team meetings and
continuous professional development
* Respond to all safety and security related incidents, ensuring
correct service procedures are followed, and record and report such
incident as appropriate
* Carry out and report security checks, including property checks,
occupancy checks and room checks
* Ensure the environment is maintained to high standards at all
time.
* The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and duties may vary from
time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Relevant Level 7 Qualification e.g. Social Care, Social Policy,
Addiction Studies, Social Science, Housing & Welfare
* Knowledge of Pathways to Home, HAP, HNAs and SLI
* A minimum of one years working in the area of homelessness & a
knowledge of homelessness and its causes, homeless services, addiction
and mental health
* Experience of managing complex and challenging situations in a
client based service
* A working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection
* The ability to treat the client group in a non-judgmental and
respectful way
* The ability to work within clear professional boundaries
* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Be highly motivated, reliable & flexible
* Ability to work on a roster that includes evening and weekend work
* Garda Vetting will be conducted on an ongoing basis
To apply please send C.V. and covering letter to **Apply on the
website** before the closing of business Friday, May **Apply on the
website**th, **Apply on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
