Project Worker, Georges Hill Short Term Accommodation, Dublin
Location: Dublin
Contract: Permanent, Full time
The Project Worker works with residents of George's Hill STA, collaborating across internal and external services to help move individuals from homelessness into stable, long-term accommodation. They provide continuous support to the same young people from entry into the service until they transition onward
What you will do:
* Work within Focus Ireland's objectives, values, and policies, including Health & Safety.
* Support daily operations of the STA on a 7-day rota, including reception duties.
* Build trusting relationships with young people at risk of homelessness and help them move toward stability.
* Manage a designated caseload and meet clients regularly to progress move-on plans.
* Complete assessments and support plans using the Case Management system to assist independent living.
* Provide advice and support on welfare rights, housing, training/employment, and access to accommodation.
* Maintain accurate casework records and input data into Focus Ireland systems in line with GDPR.
* Liaise with internal teams and external agencies, including housing providers and local authorities.
* Attend meetings, supervision, reflective practice groups, and training as required.
* Undertake additional duties as assigned to meet strategic objectives.
What you will need:
* A Third Level qualification at degree level in social care i.e., youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc.
* 1 year's direct experience in the social care field working with disadvantaged young people.
* A strong knowledge of issues affecting young people out-of-home and their impact on young people and their physical, emotional, and psychological development.
* Relevant experience of dealing with high risk and challenging behaviour.
* Relevant experience of working in a team which shares a common goal.
* Ability to cope with and manage lone working including out of hours' work
* A working knowledge of services in the homeless sector. (Desirable)
* An awareness of child protection issues and ways of responding appropriately to any concerns. (Desirable)
* An awareness of a trauma informed approach to working with vulnerable populations. (Desirable)
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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