Health Inclusion Worker, Housing First, Limerick (Part Time)
About the Role
This role is part of Focus Ireland’s Housing First Service in Limerick. The primary purpose is to deliver a ‘Housing First’ approach to individuals experiencing homelessness in the area.
Key Responsibilities
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives of the Housing First Service
* Provide a safe and welcoming environment for customers
* Establish trusting relationships with customers and engage them in work that enables them to move to a more stable lifestyle
* Undertake assessments and support planning with customers as the lead agent
* Accompany and provide support to customers on appointments to other services
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and service
* Provide advice, information and guidance to customers
* Maintain an appropriate customer caseload
* Keep up-to-date casework records and input information into the Focus Ireland database
Requirements
* A recognised third-level qualification in social care or a related field
* Two years' experience of working with single homeless people, substance users, and people experiencing poor general and/or mental health
* Experience of team working and liaising with other agencies
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
* Knowledge and understanding of Housing First and issues affecting people with complex needs
About Us
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that homelessness is wrong and can be prevented, solved but is allowed to continue, undermining society. Our mission is to create continuous improvement and add value through partnership, integration, accessibility, and empowerment of all employees.
Benefits
* Top-up maternity benefit up to 26 weeks
* Top-up paternity leave up to 8 days
* Education policy with financial support for upskilling/qualifications
* Paid expenses
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Annual leave – 25 days
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Employee assistance programme – staff counselling
* Death in service benefit – 3 times salary