recruitment

South East Simon are currently recruiting for the following posts:

 

Housing First Project Worker (South East Region)- Permanent Contract

Purpose of this post: Support people who are sleeping rough and/or experiencing long-term and multiple exclusion homelessness to move into secure, permanent housing at the earliest opportunity, without preconditions for sobriety or treatment compliance. Support people prior to, during, and following their move through Case Management and Key Working, to build their capacity to meet their goals, address their support needs, and sustain their housing.

Some of the key duties of the role include:
  • Work collaboratively with other agencies engaged in Outreach and Emergency accommodation services, to establish and maintain contact with people in Waterford who are sleeping rough and/or experiencing long-term and multiple exclusion homelessness.
  • Follow up on referrals received and through the Homeless Action Team (HAT).
  • Advise people of the supports available through the Housing First Service and how Housing First differs from other approaches.
  • Signpost people to more appropriate services where necessary.
  • Assess the urgency of the person’s housing need by use of agreed tools for prioritisation.
  • Establish what housing options will be available to the person by determining the person’s eligibility for Local Authority allocations, RS/HAP/RAS housing assistance, and Social Welfare payments, and facilitate participants in accessing same.
  • Act as liaison with landlords, explaining lease agreements, rights and responsibilities, managing tenancies in crisis, explaining of the Residential Tenancies Act as needed.
  • Work with the tenant to devise and regularly review support plans with the understanding that the type, level and duration of support provided should be determined by the tenant.
  • Assist people in building the competence and capacity to meet their own personal needs: e.g. personal hygiene, cooking skills, laundry, budgeting, diet and healthy living, sexual health etc.
The ideal candidate for this post will have:
  • Two years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Experience of case management and key working.
  • Experience working with people with addictions including those with mental health issues / dual diagnosis.
  • Third level degree in a relevant field.
  • Non-judgemental understanding of addiction.
  • Belief in the potential of recovery for people of diverse backgrounds, challenges and personal circumstances.
  • Reliable, Punctual, Assured Manner, Confident.
  • High Tolerance Level.

 

Closing date for receipt of Application Forms: 5pm on Monday, 11 March 2024.

 

For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack:

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South East Simon Community is committed to equality of opportunity.