Project Worker, Tenancy Support and Settlement Service, Limerick

Location: Limerick

Contract: Full Time, 1 year Fixed Term contract

The purpose of this role is to to provide support to individuals who require support to sustain their tenancy in the community. The aim of the service is to provide a package of support which will reduce the likelihood of a family or individual losing their tenancy.

What you will do:

• To work as part of the TSS team within Focus Ireland
• To carry out an assessment of need of individuals referred to the service and to develop and work to a care plan to meet these needs
• To visit individuals in their local community and where appropriate in their own home
• To be responsible for the agreed package of support to a number of individuals who have been referred to the TSS for either early intervention, crisis or settlement support
• To provide support to individuals appropriate to the management of their tenancy and related needs
• To make contact with and establish links as appropriate with local services and relevant community groups and to work closely where appropriate with housing provider/landlord
• To be aware of responsibilities and respond appropriately to any situation where child protection and welfare is a concern
• To work with a client-centred approach, encouraging autonomy and independence
• To liaise with and inform the Project Manager on a regular basis of issues arising from work with clients
• To be familiar with and comply with all relevant Focus Ireland policy e.g. Child Protection Policy, Confidentiality Policy, Customer Complaints Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Personnel Policy
• To maintain accurate records and statistics as per Focus Ireland policy
• To develop resource materials on services in areas in which you work
• To work in close liaison and co-operation with other Focus Ireland Services
• To supervise volunteers/students/support staff when required
• To participate in the review, evaluation and development of the project
• To prepare regular monthly reports for supervision or as requested by the Project Manager or Head of Service
• To liaise, work co-operatively and effectively with the other divisions in Focus Ireland in relation to organizational procedures and policies in areas of personnel, finance and administration, research, development, education, public awareness and services
• To work within the framework of the overall objectives of Focus Ireland
• To undertake other work that is assigned by the Project Manager or Head of Service

What you will need:

• A third level qualification in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc
• Proven extensive experience working in a Social Care setting
• Very good understanding of child protection and welfare responsibilities, and appropriate responses to any concerns
• Ability to carry out client risk assessment
• Ability and willingness to work alone
• Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision
• Own car and full clean driving licence.
• Advocacy on behalf of similar client group (Desirable)
• Experience of working with families (Desirable)
• Report writing skills (Desirable)
• Information Technology skills (Desirable)

To apply please submit your CV Here
Closing date for applications: 1st of August 2025

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer