Case Manager, Long Term Accommodation, Mid West
Location: Limerick
Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose
The purpose of this role is to work as a member of the Housing Support Services Team providing housing support and management for customers accessing Focus Ireland Housing Services in Limerick.
What you will do:
Work within the overall objectives of Focus Ireland as part of the Support Team based in Limerick, under the supervision of the Project Leader.
Manage a caseload of clients, providing one-to-one support across areas such as independent living skills, addiction, budgeting, and mental health.
Liaise with internal teams and external agencies, making referrals and coordinating supports to meet client needs and promote independent living.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with Focus Ireland policies and procedures.
Prepare written reports and updates as required.
Support residents in maintaining their accommodation to an appropriate standard, including responsibility for reporting repairs.
Work collaboratively with other Focus Ireland departments, including HR, finance, services, and development teams.
Use internal systems such as ORION and MIP to record and manage client information.
Engage effectively with colleagues across the organisation to support service delivery.
Attend team meetings, training, supervision sessions, and contribute to ongoing professional development.
Undertake lone working in the community in line with policy and safety procedures, and carry out additional duties as assigned by the Project Leader.
What you will need:
A Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc and/or be a CORU registered Social Care Worker.
Extensive experience working in a social care setting.
Group work experience, particularly facilitation.
Key-working experience.
Advocacy and liaising with other agencies.
Ability to cope with and manage lone working including out of hours work.
Full driver's license with access to a car.
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
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