Our Client is a leading Charity operating across Ireland supporting some of the most marginalized individuals couples and families experiencing Homelessness.
Currently Hiring an experienced Support Worker for their Dublin Operation. Full Time we are open to flexible working arrangements Permanent Contract.
Responsibilities
- To assist and motivate clients in acquiring the skills necessary to manage their everyday lives.
- When required work with the project team to help residents with personal funds service charge payments etc.
- To operate the installed security systems and carry out assigned tasks pertaining to the general health safety and security of the service.
- Relational Security Support: Controlling service-related hazards
- Assisting residents in maintaining their mental well-being
- Reporting to the partner agency and team in the event that case workers are unavailable
- To report to the team and partner agency when Case Workers are unavailable and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the residents best interests
- To organize and lead social events on-site.
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of one years experience working in the field of homelessness or a closely connected subject ideally in a residential setting OR a Relevant social care degree (Level 5 or higher such as social care psychology nursing etc.).
- Possess a high level of education.
- For this position prior service user activity planning experience is preferred.
- An advantage is having prior experience working alone or off-site.
- An awareness of chronic mental health conditions and their effects on the person.
- Excellent working understanding of risk assessment systems and procedures (e.g. Activity Risk Assessments Lone Working S/U Risk Assessment)
- Know the basics of health and safety and the regulations pertaining to working with homeless persons in a residential setting.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
For this position, prior service user activity planning experience is preferred. An advantage is having prior experience working alone or off-site. An awareness of chronic mental health conditions and their effects on the person. Excellent working understanding of risk assessment systems and procedures (e.g., Activity Risk Assessments, Lone Working, S/U Risk Assessment) Know the basics of health and safety and the regulations pertaining to working with homeless persons in a residential setting.
Education
Possess a high level of education.