Case Manager, High Support HousingLocation: DublinContract: Full Time, 2 Year Fixed-Term ContractPurpose of this role: to work as part of the core DOSH (Dublin Off-Site Housing) team supporting households with complex needs, with a focus on individuals who have experienced long-term homelessness.Community-based role: Work offsite in the community, providing direct support through home visits.Independent working: high level of autonomy.Team support: Weekly team meetings and ongoing supervision to support your professional development.Internal training: including Housing First, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and addiction support.Collaborative environment: Work with multi-disciplinary professionals committed to holistic, person-centred care.What You Will DoDeliver services in line with Focus Ireland's standards of best practice.Operate within the objectives and policies of the Dublin Offsite Housing team.Collaborate seamlessly with the Focus Housing Association property management team.Provide a safe, welcoming environment for customers, offering the provision of basic physical care and support while respecting their individual choice and autonomy.Build trusting relationships with individuals who are street homeless or in temporary accommodation, supporting their transition to a more stable lifestyle.Manage a caseload of 10–12 customers, conducting assessments, referrals, and support planning as the lead agent using the Care and Case Management system and other relevant tools.Support clients in accessing housing, welfare rights, entitlements, and move-on accommodation.Assist customers in creating and sustaining a home, primarily through face-to-face, in-home support aligned with tenancy settlement indicators.Accompany customers to appointments (e.g., doctors, counsellors, court).Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating wraparound supports with internal and external agencies.Support customers in developing homemaking skills and maintaining positive relationships with their housing officer, with a focus on rent payment, home management, repairs, and neighbourliness.Help customers integrate into their local community and access clinical, medical, and other support services.Encourage life skill development and support access to education, training, and employment opportunities.Maintain accurate casework records, daily logs, and assessments using Focus Ireland's database and PASS.Attend internal and external meetings, handovers, and training sessions as required.Participate in regular supervision with your assigned supervisor.Supervise students or volunteers as requested.Implement existing policies and contribute to the development of new ones.Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned by the Service Manager or Team Leader.Work a 5 day week and be flexible regarding working hours, some weekends may be required.Remain vigilant to health, safety, and welfare risks in the workplace and report concerns appropriately.What You Will NeedDegree-level qualification in social care, youth work, or a related discipline.Experience working with individuals who are or have been homeless.Experience supporting individuals with dual diagnoses.Strong team collaboration skills.Proficient report writing and IT skills.Experience liaising with external agencies.Excellent communication skills.Understanding of homelessness and related issues.Ability to plan and implement support programmes.Flexibility in approach.Full driver's license (desirable).Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.#FI1