Youth Housing & Independence Support Worker

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a Project Worker for Georges Hill Short-Term Accommodation in Dublin. You will support young people experiencing homelessness to build stability, navigate challenges, and plan for secure, long-term accommodation.

The role involves caseload management, assessments, advocacy, and collaboration with housing providers and authorities. You will work on a 7-day rota, including reception duties, and engage in team meetings and training to ensure a high standard of care.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Care or related area, and/or CORU-registered Social Care Worker.
• At least 1 year direct experience in social care with disadvantaged or vulnerable young people.
• Understanding of issues affecting young people living away from home and its impacts on development.
• Experience supporting individuals with high-risk situations or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team towards shared goals.
• Willingness to manage lone working responsibilities and flexible hours, including out-of-hours shifts.
• Awareness of homelessness sector services (Desirable).
• Understanding trauma-informed approaches when supporting vulnerable individuals (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work within Focus Ireland's objectives, values, and policies, including Health & Safety requirements.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the STA on a 7-day rota, including reception duties.
• Build positive relationships with young people and support them on their path to stability and independent living.
• Manage a designated caseload and meet with clients regularly to support move-on plans.
• Complete assessments and support plans using the Case Management System.
• Provide information, advice, advocacy and support in welfare rights, housing, education, training, employment, and access to accommodation.
• Maintain accurate casework records in line with procedures and GDPR.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies including housing providers and local authorities.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, reflective practice groups, and training.
• Undertake additional duties to support service delivery and organisational objectives.

Skills

Social care

CORU registered

Case management

Lone working

Welfare rights knowledge

Education

Social Care degree

CORU registration

Job description

Focus Ireland is seeking a Project Worker for Georges Hill Short-Term Accommodation in Dublin. You will support young people experiencing homelessness to build stability, navigate challenges, and plan for secure, long-term accommodation.

The role involves caseload management, assessments, advocacy, and collaboration with housing providers and authorities. You will work on a 7-day rota, including reception duties, and engage in team meetings and training to ensure a high standard of care.