Senior Project Worker Laurel Lodge
Job Title: SeniorProject Worker – Laurel Lodge
Reports to: Service Lead
Location: Laurel LodgeEnnis Co. Clare
Contract: permanent - subject to funding
Salary Details: Dependent on experience
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a staff team in Mid-West Simon, Laurel Lodge 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:
Project Worker post will
§ Ensure weekly rent collections completed and documented accurately.
§ Be a part of the on-call rota on a regular basis.
§ Supporting with admissions and discharges.
§ Liaise with Clare homeless action team on times for admission and discharges.
§ Support staff with engaging external agencies.
§ Attend singles meeting when management is unavailable.
§ Issue warnings as agreed by management.
§ Support with withdrawal of services as agreed.
§ Support with implementation of paperwork policy procedure.
§ Support management with interviewing to fulfil vacancies.
§ Manage students within service on placement.
§ Support staff throughout shift.
§ Act as a key worker to individuals referred to MWS services, conducting assessments, and developing and reviewing their support plans 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 individuals /individuals.
§ Work with key agencies in the locality to support the move on.
§ Encourage and empower 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 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 Mid West 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, 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.
* 2 years' experience working in a similar role within a social care setting.
Experience, Attributes, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
§ Children First Training.
§ In-depth understanding in the area of homelessness.
§ Have an in-depth understanding of private rented sector/Approved Housing Bodies and Local Authority and all accommodation options available to individuals in the locality.
§ 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.
§ The desire to support homeless and vulnerable people to develop their own resources and make positive changes.
§ Basic understanding of how to provide advice and case-work services to vulnerable people.
§ Ability to provide, manage and evaluate support plans.
§ Ability to provide effective key working to Individuals.
§ 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.
§ Be self-motivated, able to motivate, inspire and empower others.
§ Ability to work as part of a team.
§ Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
§ Have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in relation to work.
§ Be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel, Email and PASS.
§ Share in and work with the values and ethos of Mid West Simon Community.
§ Ability to make efficient use of time and manage workload.
§ Recognises the need to be flexible.
§ Possessing a valid and full clean driver's licence is essential.
§ Candidate should have a clear understanding of client lead approaches.
§ Candidate should have a clear understanding of Trauma Informed Care Principles.
Additional information:
* 21 days paid holidays up to 25 with each year of service.
* 1 gifted day off for your birthday.
* 1 gifted Christmas Shopping Day.
* Pension entitlement (after 1 year).
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* Internal/external recruitment process.
To apply:
Please send your cover letter and CV to by the 17th of September at 11am.
All job offers will be subject to Garda vetting and satisfactory reference checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person