Job Description

Project Worker, Tenancy Support and Settlement Service, Mid West

Location: Limerick

Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose

The purpose of this role is 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:

• Work as part of the Tenancy Support Service (TSS) team within Focus Ireland.
• Conduct needs assessments for referred clients and develop, implement, and review individual support/care plans.
• Provide community-based and home-based support visits where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of clients requiring early intervention, crisis intervention, or settlement support.
• Support clients in sustaining their tenancy, promoting stability and addressing related support needs.
• Build and maintain effective links with local services, community groups, housing providers, landlords, and other stakeholders.
• Work in line with child protection and welfare responsibilities, responding appropriately to concerns.
• Deliver services using a client-centred approach, promoting autonomy, independence, and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate client records, statistics, reports, and resource materials in accordance with Focus Ireland policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Focus Ireland policies, including Child Protection, Confidentiality, Complaints, Health & Safety, and Personnel policies.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Focus Ireland services, and other organisational divisions, contributing to service development, evaluation, and organisational objectives.
• Supervise volunteers, students, and support staff when required, and undertake any additional duties assigned by the Project Manager or Head of Service.

What you will need:

• A Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology, etc and/or be a CORU registered Social Care Worker.
• 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 deal with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision.
• Own car and have a full clean driving licence.

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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