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Project Overview
Name of Project: Own Front Door Project (OFD)
The OFD project seeks to develop effective and sustainable emergency accommodation and services through housing, as an alternative to hostels and hotels, for families and single people referred by the relevant local authority. The project worker will assess individuals or families to establish appropriate services and supports, including schools, parenting and childcare. The goal is to ensure a coordinated response that provides housing, healthcare and social support to exit homelessness and sustain a home long‑term. Some case work will be allocated under the Housing Plus programme to support long‑term tenants in crisis and ensure tenancy sustainment. Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny works in conjunction with Mental Health Service Area 5 and partners with Kilkenny, Tipperary, Laois and Carlow County Councils.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives and policies of the Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association.
* Undertake assessments and recovery‑focused support planning with clients to address goals and objectives in keeping with life skills and tenancy sustainment.
* Support tenants in accessing recovery‑focused training, education and employment opportunities.
* Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team and service.
* Maintain a caseload of clients and offer ongoing support until cases are handed over to appropriate support services.
* Accompany and provide support to clients with appointments to other services, where appropriate.
* Keep up to date casework records, daily logs and written assessments; input information on the Focus Ireland database and PASS.
* Work closely with other teams across mental health, addiction, Tusla, schools and community‑based services, and with other statutory and voluntary agencies as required.
* Implement the service model and standards of best practice.
* Attend regular supervision with assigned supervisor.
* Attend all nominated training by line manager.
* Supervise students or volunteers as requested by supervisor or senior manager.
* Work a flexible roster over 7 days and evenings to meet service objectives.
* Plan, implement and evaluate daily activities.
* Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned in consultation with the team leader or service manager.
* Remain vigilant to health, safety and welfare risks in the workplace and raise concerns with line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
GSCK is an equal opportunities employer
Essential Criteria
* 2 years post‑qualification experience in a related field.
* Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
* Level 7 or above in social care.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills.
Skills
* Good verbal and written communication.
* Problem‑solving ability.
* Full clean driving licence.
Benefits
* Paid holidays
* Pension fund
* E.A.P.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Operations Consulting
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