Own Front Door Project
The Own Front Door (OFD) project seeks to develop effective and sustainable emergency accommodation and services (through housing, as an alternative to hostels and hotels) for families and single people referred by the relevant local authority. The project worker will assess the individuals/family needs to establish appropriate services and supports, including schools, parenting and childcare for families. The key objective is to ensure a coordinated response to access and exit appropriate housing, healthcare and social support, to exit homelessness and sustain a home long-term. Some case work will be allocated under our Housing Plus programme to support long-term tenants in crisis and ensure long-term tenancy sustainment.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives and policies of the Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association.
* Undertake assessments and support planning (recovery-focused) with clients, addressing recovery goals and objectives in keeping with life skills and tenancy sustainment.
* Ensure the contract is specified purpose and subject to the ongoing requirement of the service and appropriate funds being available to the service.
* Support tenants in accessing recovery-focused training, education and employment opportunities.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and service.
* Maintain a caseload of clients and offer ongoing support until cases are handed over to the appropriate support services.
* Accompany and provide support to clients with appointments to other services, where appropriate.
* Keep up-to-date casework records, daily logs and written assessments; input information on the Focus Ireland database and PASS.
* Work in close liaison and co-operation with other teams across mental health, addiction, Tusla, schools and community-based services, in particular other statutory and voluntary agencies as deemed appropriate.
* Work to the service model and standards of best practice.
* Meet regularly for supervision of work with your assigned supervisor.
* Attend all nominated training by your line manager.
* Supervise students or volunteers as requested by assigned supervisor or senior manager.
* Work a flexible roster over 7 days and evenings to meet the objective of the service.
* Plan, implement and evaluate the daily activities.
* Undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the Team Leader/service manager.
* Be vigilant to any health, safety and welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or health & safety representative.
GSCK is an equal opportunities employer.
Service Delivery Focus
To engage with the identified service users with a view to facilitating them in defining and attaining their own housing and recovery goals, based on the recovery principles of hope, control and opportunity. The worker will use a strengths-based approach in conducting needs assessments, which will inform agreed care plans. Assistance will be provided in navigating processes required by the local authority, monitoring for available private rented housing solutions on a weekly basis, and supporting the service user to self-advocate when required. Case management of referrals to optimise tenancy sustainment and independent living will be performed. Promotion of the service user’s safety, health and wellbeing is a core component.
Essential Criteria
* 2 years post qualification experience in a related field.
* Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
* Level 7 or above in social care.
* Good verbal and written skills.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
Skills
* Good verbal and written skills.
* Problem solving skills.
* Full clean driving licence.
Seniority Level
* Entry level.
Employment Type
* Full-time.
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing.
Industries
* Operations Consulting.
Location: Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
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