The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Worker – Wicklow whose role is working with clients in the areas of Outreach, Settlement, Prevention and Housing First in County Wicklow. Ensuring rough sleepers have access to emergency accommodation; those in inappropriate accommodation have access to and with visiting support are able to sustain long-term stable homes; and people whose accommodation is at risk are given the support to maintain their tenancy and prevent homelessness. Building established relationships with key stakeholders in the county to ensure best outcomes for all clients.

Working in a professional role and environment, core responsibilities include:

• Carry out assessment with clients and provide follow up support in order to provide a high quality service, facilitating movement away from homelessness or the risk of homelessness, in accordance with Simon Community’s policies and procedures.
• Manage a case load as part of a multi disciplinary team adhering to care and case management systems and protocols.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of housing, social welfare entitlements, mental health and addiction issues, good practice in the field and act as professional guide and mentor to members of staff 
• Engage with and build professional trusting relationships with people, treating them with dignity and respect in order to work within the values of Simon. 
• Work in cooperation and partnership with other agencies, both voluntary and statutory ensuring good communication and cross-agency flexible working practices to minimise obstacles to a person getting access to supports, services and/or accommodation. 
• Build relationships to explore fundraising opportunities / identify suitable donors in the county, who will be prepared to support the service locally. 

We are looking for an individual a recognised third level qualification to at least Degree level in one of the following disciplines: social work, social care, psychology, counselling, youth work, community development and 3 years experience of working in a social or caring setting. 

The Organisation

Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness and provides services at all stages of homelessness to enable people to move to a place they can call home. Dublin Simon Community has been awarded the Excellence Through People accreditation for the past 3 years. This standard is achieved by organisations that have best practice Human Resource Systems in place, particularly in the area of staff training and development, communication, and staff involvement in the decision making processes in the organisation.  

What We Promise  

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Dynamic & Varied Role
• Diverse Work Environment

Click Here To Apply for this Position

Application due date:  03/11/2017
For queries relating to this position please telephone (01) 635 4800