Team Leader, Homeless Services & Multi-Agency Support

Peter McVerry Trust; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter McVerry Trust is seeking a Team Leader for our Homeless Services in Firhouse, Dublin. The role oversees service delivery, staff development and multi-agency collaboration to support participants toward housing pathways.

Reporting to the Manager of Service, you will manage rosters, ensure high standards of care, and link with external agencies such as health, housing and social services to provide person-centred supports. This full-time position requires on-call hours.

Responsibilities

• To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the manager;
• To oversee the administration associated with the roster, payroll (where required), petty cash, personal contributions and monthly service reports;
• Meet with manager at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
• To act on the behalf of the manager at regular meetings, where required.
• Attend as required operational management meetings;
• To assist the manager in day to day running of the service;
• To respond to general queries from staff having sought appropriate direction from the manager;
• To provide out of hours on call support where designated.
• To provide direct supports to individuals through
• Assisting individuals to manage their placements with intervention, support and supervision;
• When required, providing advocacy and referral to community services to help participants integrate into their communities
• Supporting the staff & participant group to identify suitable progression routes for the participants
• Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing health and well‑being of the residents.
• To work in conjunction with both internal and external agencies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, community networks and other service providers
• Liaising and developing positive relationships, with local authority’s, landlords, local estate agents to identify progression options for individuals in our STA accommodation.
• Engaging and developing positive relationships with PMVT Activation Team, PMVT Housing First Team, along with local agencies Social Workers, Public Health Nurse, Recruitment Agencies, to support individual into meaningful day time activities, employment & education.
• Engaging with community gardai, to support individuals with potential upcoming court cases. Engaging with community gardai to ensure we are upholding our good neighbourhood policy in local areas.
• Engaging with local GP’s & Mental Health Teams were required to support individuals
• Engaging with local addiction services and to complete referrals where required;
• To assist with participants case work through
• Supporting the team with case management for all participants;
• Communication with other PMVT Staff as

Job description

Peter McVerry Trust is seeking a Team Leader for our Homeless Services in Firhouse, Dublin. The role oversees service delivery, staff development and multi-agency collaboration to support participants toward housing pathways.

Reporting to the Manager of Service, you will manage rosters, ensure high standards of care, and link with external agencies such as health, housing and social services to provide person-centred supports. This full-time position requires on-call hours.