Project Worker, Clontarf, Dublin 3

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 applyJob Title: Project WorkerLocation: Clontarf, Dublin 3Reporting to: Family Hub Service ManagerTerms: Permanent, full-time contract - 40 hours per week (flexible Monday to Sunday)Hourly Rate: €16.90 per hourJob 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.Ensure all housing options and support needs are being explored that incorporates trauma-informed approaches and responses.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 & wellbeing assessments 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.Ensure high quality of service user facilities with a positive and Trauma informed environment.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 incident 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 time.Be flexible and available to work shifts across the 7 days, including evenings & weekends and on a rotating basis.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.A minimum of one year working in the area of homelessness & knowledge of homelessness and its causes, homeless services, addiction and mental health.Experience in managing complex and challenging situations in a client-based service.A working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and safeguarding vulnerable adults.The ability to treat the service user/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.Flexibility in working hours, including availability to work in a 24 hour service environment, covering days, evenings and weekends and public holidays as needed.Garda Vetting will be conducted on an ongoing basis.The closing date for applications is Friday 13th September 2024.