Project Worker OFD

4 days ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny Full time

Name of Project: Own Front Door Project (Kilkenny)

Introduction to the Model
The OFD project seeks to develop effective and sustainable Emergency accommodation and services (through housing, as an alternative to hostels and hotels) for families and single people referred by the relevant Local authority. The project worker will then assess the individuals/family needs to establish appropriate services and supports including schools, parenting and childcare for families. The key objective is to ensure a coordinated response to access and exit appropriate housing and healthcare and social support to exit homelessness and sustain a home long-term. Some case work will be allocated under our Housing Plus programme to support long-term tenants in crisis and ensure long-term tenancy sustainment.

Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny works in conjunction with Mental Health Service Area 5, and in partnership with Kilkenny Council, Tipperary, Laois and Carlow County Councils.

Main Roles And Responsibilities

  1. Work within the framework of the overall objectives and Policies of the Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association.
  2. To undertake assessments and support planning (recovery focused) with clients. To assist clients, address recovery goals and objectives in keeping with life skills and tenancy sustainment.
  3. The contract is specified purpose and subject to the ongoing requirement of the service and appropriate funds being available to the service.
  4. To ensure to support tenants in accessing recovery focused training, education and employment opportunities.
  5. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and service.
  6. To maintain a caseload of clients and offer clients ongoing support until cases are handed over to the appropriate support services.
  7. To accompany and provide support to clients with appointments to other services, where appropriate.
  8. To be responsible for keeping up to date casework records, daily logs and written assessments, inputting information on the Focus Ireland database and PASS.
  9. To work in close liaison and co-operation with other teams across mental health, Addiction, Tusla, schools and community-based services, in particular other Statutory and Voluntary Agencies as deemed appropriate.
  10. To work to the service model and standards of best practice.
  11. To meet regularly for supervision of work with your assigned Supervisor.
  12. To attend all nominated training by your line manager.
  13. To supervise students or volunteers as requested by assigned supervisor or senior manager.
  14. To work a flexible roster over 7 days and evenings to meet the objective of the service.
  15. To implement existing policies and procedures and to input into the development of new ones.
  16. To plan, implement and evaluate the daily activities.
  17. To undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the Team Leader/service manager.
  18. To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.

Essential Criteria

  1. 2 year post qualification experience in a related field.
  2. Full clean driving license and access to a car.
  3. Level 7 or above in social care.
  4. Good verbal and written skills.
  5. Excellent problem-solving skills.

Skills
Good verbal and written skills, Problem-solving skills.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Operations Consulting

GSCK is an equal opportunities employer.

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