Dublin Simon Community: Visiting Support Project Worker (Specified Purpose) - Homeless Services
Make a Positive Impact as a Visiting Support Project Worker
Elevate your career with Dublin Simon Community, a leading force in addressing homelessness. We are dedicated to empowering individuals to access and retain a home through comprehensive housing, prevention, addiction treatment, emergency response, and advocacy initiatives. Join us in our mission as a Project Worker - Visiting Support, where your passion and drive can make a real difference.
- Career Progression: Within the Dublin Simon Community, there is substantial opportunity for career advancement across various services, highlighting our commitment to professional growth.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the benefits of a convenient Monday to Friday rota, ensuring a harmonious work-life balance.
- Rewarding Work Environment: Make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most, providing support, safety, and a path towards independence.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, a 5% matched pension contribution, and policies for sick and maternity leave to support your well-being.
- Sustainable Commuting Options: Benefit from our Bike to Work Scheme and Commuter Travel Tax Savers Ticket, promoting eco-friendly travel.
- Professional Development: Embark on your journey with an extensive training program, including 10 additional training days annually, and seize opportunities for career progression within our community.
Role Highlights:
- Contract: Full-Time Specified Purpose (6-8 months)
- Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5:30 pm, with occasional evening hours as needed)
- Location: Dublin (North Circular Road Office) with city-wide visits
- Salary: €35,000-€35,820 annually
Your Role:
As a Project Worker - Visiting Support, you will be instrumental in providing crucial interventions, assistance, and support to individuals transitioning from homelessness. Your role involves guiding clients in tenancy management and fostering supportive community links to propel them towards independent living. Working collaboratively within a team and reporting to the Service Manager, you will be a key player in our client's journey to stability.
- Develop, manage, and review housing support plans for 15-20 clients, including individuals and families, as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet both service and client goals.
- Independently conduct care and case management, risk assessments, and safeguarding for vulnerable clients in their homes.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and planning sessions.
- Maintain regular communication with local authorities, housing providers, landlords, and other relevant offices during support visits.
- Advocate for tenants, offering quick and practical support during crises.
- Help clients access essential services such as housing welfare, social services, healthcare, and financial aid.
- Offer emotional and practical support to those affected by homelessness, fostering resilience and empowerment.
- Assist clients in navigating housing services, understanding their rights and responsibilities, and resolving disputes or accessing financial and educational resources.
- Encourage positive community relations and social inclusion.
- Guide clients through tenancy agreements, referrals to support organizations, and mediation services.
- Keep clients informed on tenancy laws and financial changes affecting rent.
- Address child protection concerns, recording and reporting as necessary.
- Manage client data, compile statistics, and maintain internal systems.
- Represent your team in organizational responsibilities, such as petty cash or health and safety, and attend related meetings.
- Support non-English speaking clients to access services and information effectively.
- Aid clients in obtaining funding for setting up new homes.
What do you need to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Care, Community Development, Social Work, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a social care setting, with a proven track record in keyworking, case management, and implementing support plans.
- Valid full driver’s license is essential.
- Deep understanding of homelessness, client-focused approach, and strong relationship-building skills.
Join Our Mission
For more information or to apply, contact our Recruitment Team at (01) 635 4860. Join us in making home a reality for those in need.