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Project Worker, Long Term Housing, Cork, Cork
Client: Focus Ireland
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 283a09035de3
Job Views: 8
Posted: 15.03.2025
Expiry Date: 29.04.2025
Job Description:
Description
Project Worker, Long Term Housing, Cork
Location: Cork
Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed-term.
Salary Scale: Aligned to Focus Ireland Scale
The purpose of this role is to work as a member of the Housing Support Services Team providing housing support and management for customers accessing Focus Ireland Housing Services in Cork City.
What you will do:
* Work as a member of the support team based in Cork City.
* Work under the supervision and direction of the Project Leader.
* Ensure that rent and any other charges are paid by all residents, adhering to the Focus Ireland Rent Policy at all times.
* Key work a number of clients on the Housing Support Programme and ensure Tenancy and License Agreements are understood by the residents.
* Work individually with clients, addressing self-identified issues such as bereavement, addiction, relationships, self-awareness, esteem, and home-making, providing tailored support and guidance to promote personal growth and well-being.
* Liaise with other agencies involved and make referrals as appropriate.
* Provide housing management and tenant support for a number of long-term residents residing in a mixed community and provide a floating model of housing management and support to projects off-site either Focus Ireland owned or managed.
* Liaise with outside agencies to establish appropriate support to meet the identified needs of residents to enable independent living.
* Adhere to Focus Ireland policy in maintaining records and submit necessary written reports as required.
* Ensure that each resident's apartment is maintained to a reasonable standard and that the residents’ responsibility in reporting repairs and maintenance is carried out.
* Collaborate with other divisions within Focus Ireland, ensuring effective communication and coordination regarding organizational procedures and policies in personnel, finance, administration, research, development, education, public awareness, and services.
* Liaise with and inform the Project Leader regularly of issues arising from work with individuals living in the community.
* Initiate contact and establish connections, as appropriate, with local services and relevant community groups in various areas of the city and/or county.
* Collaborate with team members to create information packs for new tenants, encompassing services in the local areas, including our own offerings.
* Maintain detailed records on all aspects of the work, utilize the Database and MIP systems, and actively contribute to the review, evaluation, and development of services.
* Efficiently liaise with project staff and organization colleagues to optimize customer service delivery.
* Attend meetings, training sessions, contribute to policy development, and execute daily operational tasks essential for project and service delivery.
* Generate monthly reports for supervision and deliver informative talks to secondary school students within the hub's catchment area.
* Engage in lone work with individuals and families in the community, including homes and remote locations. Adhere to the Lone Working policy and guidance, incorporating local systems within the Project(s).
* Attend regular supervision sessions with the Project Leader and participate in training and development courses as agreed.
* Undertake additional duties as reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the Project Leader.
* 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.
What you will need:
* Third-level degree in Social Care or relevant field.
* Extensive experience in social care settings.
* Proficient in professional supervision.
* Skilled in group work, particularly facilitation.
* Background in housing or homelessness.
* Understanding of basic homelessness issues, with experience in advocacy and liaising with other agencies.
* Ability to cope with and manage lone working, including out-of-hours duties.
* Possession of a full driver’s license with access to a car.
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