Outreach Project Worker

Sophia Housing Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophia Housing Association in Dublin 8 invites applications for a role supporting families in Private Emergency Accommodation Services across Dublin, Kildare and Meath. The post involves daily casework, assessments, liaising with agencies and helping residents move on from homelessness.

Role requires a social care degree, at least 1 year in this client group, understanding homelessness issues, and own transport. Fixed-term, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Care/Social Science/Applied Social Studies or related discipline i.e. addiction, social work.
• A minimum of one years’ experience working with this client group.
• An understanding of the issues affecting people who are homeless.
• Must have own transport (essential)

Responsibilities

• To work on a daily basis with families and individuals coming from homelessness and manage a caseload in Outreach Services.
• Liaise with other agencies/authorities on behalf of the families and identify move-on options.
• Provide practical home support, resettlement preparation and ensure records are maintained.

Education

A degree in Social Care/Social Science/Applied Social Studies or related discipline i.e. addiction, social work

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Location: Sophia Housing – Cork Street, Dublin 8 - primarily working with families in Private Emergency Accommodation Services in Co. Dublin, Co. Kildare (Naas) & Co. Meath (Stamullen)

Contract: Fixed term

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Job Purpose: To work on a daily basis with families and individuals coming from homelessness. To manage a caseload in Outreach Services, key work individuals, carry out assessments and care plans and regularly liaise with other agencies/authorities on behalf of the families. Sophia staff will identify move-on options and support families to progress them out of homelessness.

Responsibilities

• To have regard for the objectives and ethos of Sophia Housing Association.
• To work as a member of the Support Team under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• To attend Team meetings and Case Management meetings and to participate in training as required.
• To participate in the assessment and interview process for referrals to the service.
• To work in a holistic way with Families and individuals as appropriate to their housing management and personal needs.
• To provide practical home support to residents when required.
• To provide resettlement preparation as required.
• The carry out assessments of new residents in Private Emergency Accommodation
• Manage issues regarding the welfare of residents as appropriate
• Support the move on of Residents from Private Emergency Accommodation
• The on-going support to residents in terms of accessing services, benefits, employment, residency etc.
• Assessment of individual and family needs, including childcare issues, school placements, access to GP, medical card etc.
• To respond to and report child protection concerns in line with Children First guidelines.
• To liaise with appropriate local crèche facilities and schools
• To plan for and assist Families with their move on from Private Emergency Accommodation. Work closely with Placement and HSO teams in the DRHE
• To liaise and work effectively with relevant personnel in Sophia Housing, and other relevant agencies; e.g. Local Authority, HSE, Private Accommodation Providers etc.
• To set up and maintain appropriate records of the work with Residents and the work of the Outreach Service.
• To ensure Occupancy Agreement is understood by Residents and to support placement sustainment
• To co-operate as appropriate with research and evaluation of the service.
• To implement Policy and Procedures within the service.
• To promote Resident involvement in the development of the Outreach Service.

Person Specification

• A degree in Social Care/Social Science/Applied Social Studies or related discipline i.e. addiction, social work.
• A minimum of one years’ experience working with this client group.
• An understanding of the issues affecting people who are homeless.
• Knowledge around child protection issues, mental health issues and addiction
• Must have own transport (essential)

Sector

• Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]