Housing First Case Manager: Help Clients Rebuild Stable Lives

Focus Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a committed Housing First Case Manager in Limerick. You will work within the Housing First framework to assist individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk, promoting choice and independence.

You will conduct assessments, support planning, and liaise with housing providers and services to secure suitable accommodation. The role requires a degree in social care (or CORU registration), experience with homelessness, and strong teamwork and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in social care or CORU registration is required.
• Experience with customers who are or have been homeless is essential.
• Experience with customers identified as having a dual diagnosis is desirable.
• Strong team working ability and collaboration with others are important.
• Report writing abilities are required.
• Experience liaising with other agencies is desirable.
• A full driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a Housing First approach to individuals experiencing long-term homelessness in Limerick City.
• Build trusting, professional relationships and support clients to achieve stability.
• Complete assessments, care plans and support plans using Housing First systems.
• Assist tenants to access housing, welfare entitlements and move-on options.
• Advocate for clients at appointments with healthcare, legal and social services.
• Maintain caseloads and accurate case notes using Focus Ireland systems.
• Participate in supervision, meetings and service development activities.

Skills

Team working

Report writing

Agency liaison

Knowledge of homelessness

Dual diagnosis experience

Driving license

Client advocacy

Education

Degree in social care or CORU registered

Job description

Focus Ireland is seeking a committed Housing First Case Manager in Limerick. You will work within the Housing First framework to assist individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk, promoting choice and independence.

You will conduct assessments, support planning, and liaise with housing providers and services to secure suitable accommodation. The role requires a degree in social care (or CORU registration), experience with homelessness, and strong teamwork and report-writing skills.