Project Worker, Advice and Information, Kilkenny
Description
Project Worker, Advice and Information, Kilkenny
Location: Kilkenny
Contract: Full time, Permanent
The purpose of this role is to work as part of Focus Ireland’s Advice and Information Service, to deliver a dedicated, advice, advocacy and support service to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
What you will do:
Provide information, advice, and advocacy on housing, legal rights, and social welfare entitlements to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Conduct assessments and develop/implement support plans addressing personal and accommodation needs.
Liaise and advocate with statutory authorities to assist service users in accessing supports.
Manage a caseload and operate an open-access drop-in, phone, and email service.
Establish and maintain links with local services and community groups to enhance support networks.
Refer individuals to external agencies for assistance with personal, social, legal, and accommodation needs.
Work under the supervision and direction of line management, both independently and as part of a team.
Apply a client-centred approach that promotes autonomy and independence.
Comply with all relevant organisational policies, including Child Protection, Confidentiality, Health & Safety, and Personnel policies.
Maintain accurate records and statistics in line with organisational requirements.
Participate in service evaluation, development, team meetings, supervision sessions, reflective practice, and agreed training.
Undertake additional duties as reasonably assigned, working within the framework of the organisation’s overall objectives
What you will need:
A Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology, Law etc and/or be a CORU registered Social Care Worker
At least 2 years’ experience in the social care field working with disadvantaged single people and families
Experience of supporting marginalised households with high risk and challenging behaviour
A working knowledge of issues affecting people out-of-home and their impact on people and their physical, emotional and psychological development/status.
Proven advocacy skills.
Experience of dealing with child protection and welfare responsibilities and responding appropriately to any concerns.
Experience in carrying out assessments, including risk assessments.
Experience in developing support plans and carrying out reviews.
Ability to work on own initiative, working alone and in a team setting.
Ability to display flexibility in the role.
Full clean driver’s licence.(Desirable)
A working knowledge of services in the homeless sector. (Desirable)
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
#FI2