RESPOND IS THE LARGEST HOUSING ASSOCIATION 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: SENIOR PROJECT WORKER
LOCATION: High Park Family Hub, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
REPORTING TO: Service Manager
TERMS: Fixed Term Contract ? (**Apply on the website** Hours
Flexible Mon ?Sun)
JOB PURPOSE: To support the Manager to lead a team in supporting
families in Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) to work towards
securing long-term accommodation.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure the day-to-day operations of the service are run in
accordance with Respond?s policies and procedures
* To take a senior role within the staff team
* To assist with taking a lead on any aspect of the service the
delivery of which has been agreed with the manager
* Responsibilities to include team leadership, program development,
caseload Management and health and safety compliance
* Provide keywork to designated families living in the service
* To work alongside the manager to ensure the Team are maintaining
professional records of work with the services users and the work of
the project including but not limited to updating the PASS system.
* Liaise and support project workers to ensure all housing options
and support needs are being explored.
* To work alongside the manager to ensure that the Support Team are
keeping all support plans, wellbeing assessments up to date
* Develop and build relationships with relevant local services and
agencies
* Complete accurate written records and/or reports where appropriate
while complying with data protection and safeguarding guidelines
* Handle enquiries, including telephone calls and agency visits
* Attend and in the absence of the manager lead team meetings
ensuring continuous professional development
* Update when appropriate the Pathway Accommodation & Support System
(PASS)
* In conjunction with Manager, provide supervision and support to
staff members at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her
work; reflective practice and professional development
* Respond to all safety and security related incidents, ensuring
correct service procedures are followed, and record and report such
incident as appropriate .To provide support after incidents where
necessary
* To perform as a team member supporting colleagues, participating
in effective handovers in order to ensure effective work relationships
and continuity of care for service users
* Carry out and report security checks, including property checks,
occupancy checks and room checks
* Adhere to professional boundaries and work in a professional
manner at all times
* Ensure the environment is maintained to high standards at all
times
* Ensure all financial accounts are kept updated including petty
cash.
The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and duties may vary from
time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* A degree in Social Care/Social Science/Applied Social Studies or
related discipline i.e. addiction, social work
* Experience of performing in a leadership role
* An understanding of the nature of homelessness and the needs of
homeless families
* A working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
* The ability to motivate and work effectively with staff and
service users
* Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational
change, development and review of best practice
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Practical experience of advice, support and advocacy
* Capacity to develop positive relationships with internal and
external stakeholders
* The ability to treat the client group in a non-judgemental and
respectful way
* The ability to work within clear professional boundaries
* Be highly motivated, reliable & flexible
* 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
