Project Worker, Firhouse, Dublin 24

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

Job summary

Respond is seeking a Project Worker to join our team in Dublin to support families in STA and work towards securing long-term accommodation.

You will admit families, assist with finding suitable properties, viewings, and liaise with landlords, welfare services and local agencies. A Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related field is required, with experience in homelessness preferred.

The role requires a 40-hour week including evenings and weekends, and Garda Vetting will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related field.
• Knowledge of Pathways to Home, HAP, HNAs and SLI.
• Minimum one year experience in homelessness and related services.

Responsibilities

• Admit families to the service with full induction.
• Assist families to identify suitable properties and landlords.
• accompany families to viewings and negotiate rents with landlords.
• Support families to understand HAP and tenancy agreements.
• Develop and implement a support plan with families.
• Maintain PASS documentation and liaise with local services.
• Attend team meetings and participate in CPD.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Reliability

Flexibility

Roster flexibility

Pathways/rehab awareness

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

Job description

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Social Care | Social Care Worker
Annual Salary range:from € 40,018.00 to € 51,788.00

Respond is a leading Approved Housing Body and a service provider working across Ireland for over 40 years. 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.Our vision is that every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community. This means working proactively with partners to create sustainable and vibrant communities where people want to live.

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: Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Reporting to:Family Hub Service Manager

Terms:Specified purpose 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 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.

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.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS is Friday, 20th November 2026.