Project Worker, Advice and Information Service, South EastLocation: WexfordContract: Full Time, Specific PurposeThe purpose if this role is to work as part of Focus Ireland's Advice and Information Service, to deliver a dedicated, advice, advocacy and support service to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.What you will do:Provide information, advice, and advocacy on housing, legal rights, and social welfare entitlements to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.Undertake assessments and develop/implement support plans addressing personal and accommodation needs.Liaise and advocate with statutory authorities to support service users in accessing necessary services.Manage a caseload and operate an open-access service via drop-in, phone, and email.Build and maintain links with local services and community groups to enhance support networks.Refer individuals to external agencies for assistance with personal, social, legal, and accommodation needs.Work under the supervision and direction of line management and contribute effectively as part of a team.Apply a client-centred approach, promoting autonomy and independence.Maintain accurate records and statistics in line with Focus Ireland policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with all relevant policies(e.g., Child Protection, Confidentiality, Health & Safety) and participate in service evaluation and development.Attend team meetings, engage in supervision sessions, reflective practice, and participate in training and development as agreed.Collaborate with Focus Ireland colleagues and external agencies, remaining vigilant to health, safety, and welfare risks, and undertake other duties as reasonably assigned.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 At least 2 years' experience in the social care or legal fieldExperience of supporting marginalised households with high risk and challenging behaviourA working knowledge of issues affecting people out-of-home and their impact on people and their physical, emotional and psychological development/status.Proven advocacy skills.Experience of dealing with child protection and welfare responsibilities and responding appropriately to any concerns.Experience in carrying out assessments, including risk assessments.Experience in developing support plans and carrying out reviews.Ability to work on own initiative, working alone and in a team setting.Ability to display flexibility in the role.Full clean driver's licence. (Desirable)A working knowledge of services in the homeless sector. (Desirable)Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer#FI2