Project Worker, Tenancy Support And Sustainment Services, South East
Location: Kilkenny and Carlow
Contract: Full time, Specific Purpose contract
Provide support to households at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing homelessness, helping them access suitable accommodation and maintain independent living.
What you will do:
* Work within the framework of Focus Ireland's objectives, policies, procedures, and best practice standards, including Health & Safety.
* Build and maintain professional relationships with agencies and community services, ensuring a collaborative approach.
* Operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating statutory and support services through effective case management.
* Manage a caseload of approximately 20–25 households, delivering tailored support programs based on individual needs.
* Advocate on behalf of customers with external services and agencies to ensure access to necessary supports.
* Conduct assessments, develop and update care plans in consultation with customers, and maintain accurate records on PASS and Orion systems.
* Provide one-to-one engagement, including lone working in homes and remote locations, delivering intensive support to agreed standards.
* Support customers in sustaining tenancies, focusing on rent compliance, property maintenance, and resolving inter-tenant issues.
* Report child protection concerns promptly and attend relevant meetings, reviews, and supervision sessions as required.
* Develop community links with accommodation and service providers, contribute to policy development, and participate in training and organisational meetings.
What you will need:
* Relevant third level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology
* Full drivers licence and use of a car.
* 2 years direct experience in the social care field.
* A working knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model
* Experience of working with customers who have co-existing conditions
* Excellent report writing and strong IT skills
* Ability to work well in a team environment, social care based or clinical disciplines
* Experience of working and liaising with other organisations'
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* In-depth understanding of the complex needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or hard-to-reach customers.
* Proven ability to plan, implement, and monitor support programmes effectively.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work in a dynamic environment.
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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