The TSO role has been initiated as a customised model of support for tenants of approved housing bodies, typically experiencing Mental Health difficulties, at risk of losing their tenancy.
To engage people, conduct an assessment and make appropriate referrals to health and social services inclusive of Tusla where appropriate.
The officer will be assigned to Tipperary/Kilkenny and will provide cover to their colleague due to training and leave.
It is informed by the National and Local Housing Strategies for People with a Disability, Sharing the Vision (Dept of Health, ****), Housing for All- A new housing plan for Ireland (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, ****) and the HSE's National Recovery Framework (HSE, ****).
Funding has been sourced from the Carlow/Kilkenny HSE Mental Health Services and the Good Shepherd Centre to employ a part time support worker (19 hours per week) and a healthcare worker/cleaner (15 hours per week) through the Grant Aid process.
Secure tenancies with support are recognized as the way forward for many of those with complex needs.
The TSO Project now requires two officers x 39hrs per week to support tenants under the programme.
The Good Shepherd Centre in conjunction with Mental Health Service Area 5 Kilkenny and in partnership with Carlow County Council/Tipperary and Kilkenny will provide TSO support and a recovery orientated tenancy sustainment programme.