Locum /Relief Housing Support Workers 

             Day  /  Night   Positions

              LIMERICK   &  CLARE

 IMMEDIATE  POSITIONS TO   FILL  THROUGHOUT  OCTOBER

Job Title: Relief Housing Support Workers Day/Night

Reports to: Team Leader

Location: Limerick  and  Clare Region

Contract: Relief Contract

Salary Details:   € 15.26 p/h

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a staff team in Mid-West Simon services ensuring that services offered by the organisation operate effectively and consistently to best practice standards. 

To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high-quality, effective housing support services to individuals. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Housing Support Worker post will 

• Assist key workers in conducting assessments and developing and reviewing client support plans in order to identify appropriate move-on options and support them to secure housing in line with their goals.
• Work within the private rented sector, Approved Housing Bodies and Local Authorities to secure swift move-on and appropriate accommodation for families /individuals.
• Work with key agencies in the locality to support the move on.
• Encourage and empower families/individuals to reach their full potential.
• Ensure that a culturally sensitive approach to support is maintained.
• Liaise with relevant agencies when appropriate.
• To ensure that families/Individuals are familiar with and are complying with LA Codes of Conduct.
• To maintain good relationships with neighbours and relevant community groups.
• To ensure Mid-West Simon Communities Lone Working Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the project.
• Coordinate activity and social programmes.
• To maintain all recording systems as outlined by National Quality Standards Framework.
• To ensure that all communication and administrative policies and procedures are followed.
• To prepare reports as required.
• To attend and participate in training courses as required.
• To identify areas of future training need
• To act as appointed First Aid person as required.
• To ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment for all  
• To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
• To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
• To address actions arising from Health & Safety and Maintenance Inspections
• To represent Mid-West Simon Community at meetings, conferences, seminars and other events as scheduled.
• To project a positive image of the Simon Community at all times.
• To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to clients, staff, volunteers, and general Simon Community Business.
• To be aware of and adhere to all Mid-West Simon Community Policies and Procedures currently in operation.
• To attend the house, staff and other meetings as appropriate
• To provide training and support to volunteers and students.
• Client-focused, adaptable, accountable, resilient individual.
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to advocate on the client’s behalf.
• Ability to assist with assessment, planned support, and key working with vulnerable people, whilst being respectful and professional.
• All other duties as may be from time to time requested by management, and which are consistent with your job and responsibilities.

Administration 

Training 

Health and Safety

General 

Person Specification:

Essential

Education

• A level 7 Social Care degree or equivalent or working towards the same.

• Experience working in a similar role within a social care setting.  

Experience, Attributes, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Experience of working with and supporting people who are homeless, those addiction support needs, and mental health support needs.
• Have an understanding of the physical and mental health and substance misuse needs that may affect those in homelessness.
• Knowledge of the specialist services which can address these needs.
• Possess strong advocacy skills in support of Individuals accessing services relevant to their needs.
• Basic understanding of how to provide advice and case-work services to vulnerable people.
• Ability to provide, manage and evaluate support plans.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Be Computer literate with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel, and Email and PASS.
• Candidate should have a clear understanding of Trauma Informed Care Principles.