Family Housing Support Project Worker – Dublin

Respond Housing Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Respond Housing Association in Dublin is seeking a Project Worker to join our team in Firhouse, Tallaght. You will support families in STA to work toward long-term accommodation, coordinate housing options, viewings, and landlord negotiations, and help clients access local services.

The role is 40 hours per week, permanent; salary €40,018 to €51,788, with the expectation of working flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Garda vetting will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 7 Qualification e.g.Social Care, Social Policy, Addiction Studies, Social Science, Housing & Welfare.
• Knowledge of Pathways to Home, HAP, HNAs and SLI.
• A minimum of one year working in the area of homelessness & knowledge of homelessness and its causes, homeless services, addiction and mental health.
• Experience in managing complex and challenging situations in a client-based service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.
• The ability to treat the client group in a non-judgmental and respectful way.
• The ability to work within clear professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Be highly motivated, reliable & flexible.
• Ability to work on a roster that includes evening and weekend work.
• Garda Vetting will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Admit families to the service, ensuring they are provided with a full induction and welcome.
• Provide support to families to establish tenancies by assisting them to identify suitable properties.
• This may include empowering them to search relevant press publications and websites, contacting and visiting landlords and letting agencies.
• Accompany families to viewings of properties and support them in negotiating with landlords where appropriate.
• This will include ensuring that the property meets safety standards and is well maintained and is suitable for the family’s size.
• Assist families to understand and complete their Housing Assistance Payment (HAP).
• Assist families to fully understand the conditions of their tenancy agreement and agreeing rents with landlords prior to taking up a tenancy.
• Carry out assessments and develop a support plan with families.
• Update when appropriate the Pathway Accommodation & Support System (PASS).
• Facilitate families to access local services such as medical, welfare, training, education and employment and to advocate on their behalf.
• Develop and build relationships with relevant local services and agencies.
• Complete accurate written records and/or reports where appropriate.
• Adhere to professional boundaries and work in a professional manner at all times.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and continuous professional development.
• Respond to all safety and security-related incidents, ensuring correct service procedures are followed and record and report such incidents as appropriate.
• Carry out and report security checks, including property checks, occupancy checks and room checks.
• Ensure the environment is maintained to high standards at all times.
• The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and duties may vary from time to time.

Job description

Respond Housing Association in Dublin is seeking a Project Worker to join our team in Firhouse, Tallaght. You will support families in STA to work toward long-term accommodation, coordinate housing options, viewings, and landlord negotiations, and help clients access local services.

The role is 40 hours per week, permanent; salary €40,018 to €51,788, with the expectation of working flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Garda vetting will be conducted.