Tenancy Support Specialist – Community Housing Stability

Focus Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland in Limerick is seeking a dedicated Tenancy Support Worker to provide direct support to individuals at risk of tenancy loss. The role involves completing needs assessments, developing care plans, and delivering community-based and home-based visits to promote tenancy stability.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, work collaboratively with local services and landlords, and adhere to child protection and welfare responsibilities while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Degree in social care or CORU registration.
• Proven extensive experience in a social care setting.
• Very good understanding of Child Protection and Welfare responsibilities.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision.
• Own car and a full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Tenancy Support Service (TSS) team within Focus Ireland.
• Conduct needs assessments for referred clients and develop, implement, and review individual support/care plans.
• Provide community-based and home-based support visits where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of clients requiring early intervention, crisis intervention, or settlement support.
• Support clients in sustaining their tenancy, promoting stability and addressing related support needs.
• Build and maintain effective links with local services, community groups, housing providers, landlords, and other stakeholders.
• Work in line with child protection and welfare responsibilities, responding appropriately to concerns.
• Deliver services using a client-centred approach, promoting autonomy, independence, and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate client records, statistics, reports, and resource materials in accordance with Focus Ireland policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Focus Ireland policies, including Child Protection, Confidentiality, Complaints, Health Safety, and Personnel policies.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Focus Ireland services, and other organisational divisions, contributing to service development, evaluation, and organisational objectives.
• Supervise volunteers, students, and support staff when required, and undertake any additional duties assigned by the Project Manager or Head of Service.

Education

Third Level qualification in social care (e.g. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology) and/or CORU registered Social Care Worker

Job description

Focus Ireland in Limerick is seeking a dedicated Tenancy Support Worker to provide direct support to individuals at risk of tenancy loss. The role involves completing needs assessments, developing care plans, and delivering community-based and home-based visits to promote tenancy stability.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, work collaboratively with local services and landlords, and adhere to child protection and welfare responsibilities while maintaining accurate records and