Tenancy Support & Settlement Specialist

Uniting Holding; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a Project Worker for the Tenancy Support and Settlement Service in the Mid West (Limerick). The role provides support to individuals to sustain their tenancy in the community, delivering person-centred plans and community-based visits.

The position requires a degree in social care or CORU registration, extensive social care experience, strong child-protection understanding, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in social care and/or CORU registration.
• Proven extensive experience in a Social Care setting.
• Strong understanding of Child Protection and Welfare responsibilities.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to develop professional skills via supervision.
• Own car and a full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Tenancy Support Service (TSS) team.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop, implement, and review individual support plans.
• Provide community-based and home-based support visits when appropriate.
• Manage a caseload requiring early intervention, crisis intervention, or settlement support.
• Support clients in sustaining tenancy and promoting stability.
• Build links with local services, housing providers, landlords and stakeholders.
• Work in line with child protection and welfare responsibilities.
• Deliver client-centred services promoting autonomy and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate client records and resources per Focus Ireland policies.
• Ensure compliance with policies including Child Protection, Confidentiality, Complaints, Health & Safety.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and other divisions; contribute to service development.
• Supervise volunteers and students when required and undertake additional duties.

Skills

Challenging behaviour handling

Professional development

Education

Degree in social care

CORU registered Social Care Worker

Job description

Focus Ireland is seeking a Project Worker for the Tenancy Support and Settlement Service in the Mid West (Limerick). The role provides support to individuals to sustain their tenancy in the community, delivering person-centred plans and community-based visits.

The position requires a degree in social care or CORU registration, extensive social care experience, strong child-protection understanding, and a full driving licence.