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Project worker, mental health, tenancy support and sustainment, clare

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Posted: 7 May
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Project Worker, Mental Health, Tenancy Support and Sustainment, Clare (Full Time) Description Project Worker, Mental Health, Tenancy Support and Sustainment, Clare Location: Mid-West Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose Contract The purpose of this role is to provide support to individuals who require assistance to sustain their tenancy in the community.
The service offers intensive tenancy support to mental health service users, working in conjunction with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
Many of these individuals may be homeless or at risk of homelessness.
A key worker system is implemented for each person, aiming to help them settle into permanent, independent living in the community, with or without additional supports.

What you will do: Work with users of mental health services who have housing support needs. Collaborate with Community Mental Health Teams as an integrated team member to enhance support related to housing needs. Visit individuals in their local community and, where appropriate, in their own homes. Manage the support packages for individuals identified by the Community Mental Health Teams as requiring the Tenancy Support and Settlement Service. Assist and manage clients' tenancy and housing needs, making onward referrals as necessary. Help service users manage tenancy-related issues. Establish links with local services, community groups, and work closely with housing providers or landlords where appropriate. Respond appropriately to situations involving child protection and welfare concerns. Conduct regular reviews of clients' wellbeing, social engagement, and active citizenship. Work with a client-centered approach, promoting autonomy and independence based on recovery principles. Maintain ongoing communication with the Focus Ireland Manager. Participate in regular supervision sessions with the designated supervisor. Work under the supervision of line management within the project and report to the Mental Health Service Improvement governance structures. Comply with all relevant policies, including Child Protection, Confidentiality, Customer Complaints, Health and Safety, and Personnel policies. Keep accurate records and statistics as per organizational policies. Develop resource materials on local services. Supervise volunteers, students, or support staff when required. Participate in project review, evaluation, and development. Engage in relevant training, including Recovery in Mental Health courses. Attend and contribute to team, section, and agency meetings. Prepare regular reports for supervision and management. Work cooperatively with other divisions within Focus Ireland regarding organizational procedures and policies. Align work with the overall objectives of Focus Ireland and the Mid-West Mental Health Service. Undertake additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management. What you will need: A relevant third-level qualification (e.g., social care, psychology, sociology). Excellent knowledge of services for those experiencing mental health challenges. Understanding or experience working with individuals or families who have experienced homelessness. Full clean driving license and own vehicle. Experience supporting individuals with mental health difficulties (desirable). Ability to work independently (desirable). Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer We believe homelessness is wrong — a societal failure that creates victims and robs individuals of their potential.
It can be prevented and solved, but continues due to ongoing neglect, undermining society.

Currently, Focus Ireland employs 570 staff in various roles, including permanent, fixed-term, full-time, part-time, and relief positions.

We strive for continuous improvement through partnership, integration, accessibility, and empowerment of our employees.

What we offer: Top-up maternity benefit up to 26 weeks Top-up paternity leave up to 8 days Financial support for upskilling and qualifications (Education Policy) Paid expenses Cycle to Work scheme 25 days annual leave Defined contribution pension (5% employee, 7% employer) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — staff counselling Death in Service benefit — 3 times salary
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