Project Worker - Dublin 9

Respond; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Respond, one of Ireland's leading housing associations, seeks a Project Worker to support families in Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) in Dublin. You will help families secure long-term housing, provide induction, and assist with tenancy setup and landlord negotiations.

You will work with PASS updates, access local services, and maintain strong professional boundaries while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Garda Vetting applies.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 7 qualification in social care, policy, addiction studies, social science or housing & welfare.
• Knowledge of Pathways to Home, HAP, HNAs and SLI.
• Minimum one year working in homelessness and knowledge of homelessness causes, outreach, and related services.
• Experience managing complex and challenging situations in a client-based service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.
• The ability to treat clients non-judgmentally and with respect.
• Ability to work within clear professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Be highly motivated, reliable and flexible; willing to roster evenings/weekends.
• Garda Vetting will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Admit families to the service with a full induction and welcome.
• Provide support to families to establish tenancies and identify suitable properties.
• Assist families to search publications and contact landlords or letting agencies.
• Accompany families to viewings and help negotiate with landlords.
• Ensure properties meet safety standards and suit family size.
• Assist with Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) understanding.
• Explain tenancy terms and rent agreements with landlords.
• Carry out assessments and develop a support plan with families.
• Update PASS when appropriate and coordinate with local services.
• Develop relationships with local services and agencies to aid families.
• Complete records and reports; maintain professional boundaries.
• Attend team meetings and participate in CPD.
• Respond to safety incidents following procedures and record accordingly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Motivation & reliability

Flexibility

Rostered shifts

Education

Social Care Level 7

Social Policy Level 7

Addiction Studies Level 7

Social Science Level 7

Housing & Welfare Level 7

Job description

Job Description

Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland, providing social housing and homeless services. Our vision is that every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community. We are growing rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the right person who has the passion and skills to help us realise our vision. Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not tick every box there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

Position: Project Worker

Location:High Park Homeless service, Dublin 9

Reporting to:Homeless service Manager

Terms:Permanent full-time contract 40 hours per week (flexible Monday to Sunday)

Salary: €40,018 - €51,788 (Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a team, supporting families in Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) to work towards securing long-term accommodation.

Core duties and 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 familys 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.

Person specification:

• 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.
• Aminimumofone year workingintheareaofhomelessness& knowledgeof 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.

Skills: Social Care Social Policy Addiction Studies Social Science Housing & Welfare TPBN1_IJ

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 7th of September 2026.