Locum / Relief Housing Support Workers - Day / Night

LIMERICK & CLARE

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS TO FILL THROUGHOUT AUGUST

Job Title: Relief Housing Support Workers Day/Night
Reports to: Team Leader
Location: Limerick and Clare Region
Contract: Relief Contract
Salary Details: Discussed at Interview

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a staff team in Mid-West Simon services ensuring that services offered by the organisation operate effectively and consistently to best practice standards.

To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high-quality, effective housing support services to individuals.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Housing Support Worker post will

• Assist key workers in conducting assessments and developing and reviewing client support plans in order to identify appropriate move-on options and support them to secure housing in line with their goals.
• Work within the private rented sector, Approved Housing Bodies and Local Authorities to secure swift move-on and appropriate accommodation for families /individuals.
• Work with key agencies in the locality to support the move on.
• Encourage and empower families/individuals to reach their full potential.
• Ensure that a culturally sensitive approach to support is maintained.
• Liaise with relevant agencies when appropriate.
• To ensure that families/Individuals are familiar with and are complying with LA Codes of Conduct.
• To maintain good relationships with neighbours and relevant community groups.
• To ensure Mid-West Simon Communities Lone Working Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the project.
• Coordinate activity and social programmes.

Administration

• To maintain all recording systems as outlined by National Quality Standards Framework.
• To ensure that all communication and administrative policies and procedures are followed.
• To prepare reports as required.

Training

• To attend and participate in training courses as required.
• To identify areas of future training need

Health and Safety

• To act as appointed First Aid person as required.
• To ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment for all
• To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
• To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
• To address actions arising from Health & Safety and Maintenance Inspections

General

• To represent Mid-West Simon Community at meetings, conferences, seminars and other events as scheduled.
• To project a positive image of the Simon Community at all times.
• To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to clients, staff, volunteers, and general Simon Community Business.
• To be aware of and adhere to all Mid-West Simon Community Policies and Procedures currently in operation.
• To attend the house, staff and other meetings as appropriate
• To provide training and support to volunteers and students.
• Client-focused, adaptable, accountable, resilient individual.
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to advocate on the client’s behalf.
• Ability to assist with assessment, planned support, and key working with vulnerable people, whilst being respectful and professional.
• All other duties as may be from time to time requested by management, and which are consistent with your job and responsibilities.

Person Specification:

Essential

Education

• A level 7 Social Care degree or equivalent or working towards the same.
• Experience working in a similar role within a social care setting.

Experience, Attributes, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Experience of working with and supporting people who are homeless, those addiction support needs, and mental health support needs.
• Have an understanding of the physical and mental health and substance misuse needs that may affect those in homelessness.
• Knowledge of the specialist services which can address these needs.
• Possess strong advocacy skills in support of Individuals accessing services relevant to their needs.
• Basic understanding of how to provide advice and case-work services to vulnerable people.
• Ability to provide, manage and evaluate support plans.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Be Computer literate with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel, and Email and PASS.
• Candidate should have a clear understanding of Trauma Informed Care Principles.

To apply:

To apply please send updated CV’s and Cover Letter to recruitment@mwsimon.ie

Immediate Interviews will be arranged on receipt of applications

All job offers will be subject to Garda vetting.

Mid West Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Mid West Simon Community Project funded by Clare County Council.