Housing Support Worker - Limerick

• Work as part of the Rental Accommodation Scheme Team within Limerick City & County Council.
• Carry out an assessment on current or new RAS Tenants that require new/alternative or to transfer accommodation under Limerick City & County Council Guidelines and to request required additional supports from relevant agencies for Tenants when or if the need arises to enable the Tenant to sustain their Tenancy.
• Visit individuals in their local community and where appropriate in their own home.
• Make contact, establish links and network as and when appropriate with local agencies, community groups and services that will enable the Tenant to sustain their Tenancy and live a good quality of life.
• To be aware of responsibilities and respond appropriately to any situation, where Child Protection and Welfare is a concern. Have update knowledge of relevant referral and notification procedures when informing TUSLA or An Garda Siochana of Child Protection and Welfare concerns.
• Work with a client-centred and non-judgemental attitude approaches, encouraging autonomy and independence.
• Liaise with and inform Line Manager on a regular basis of issues arising from engagement with Tenants, Landlords/Estate Agents and other relevant Services.
• Engage in regular supervision with RAS Line Manager and the Organisation’s Project Leader.
• To work with and under the supervision and direction of the line management within the Rental Accommodation Scheme Department and Limerick City & County Council Housing Department.
• To be familiar with and comply with all relevant Limerick City & County Council policies e.g. Child Protection Policy, Confidentially Policy, Customer Complaints Policy, Health & Safety Policy, Personnel Policy.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records and report writing.
• Work in close liaison and co-operation with other Limerick City & County Council Housing Departments.
• Supervise and support other colleagues/staff when required.
• Participate in the review, evaluation and the development of the Rental Accommodation Scheme.
• Participate in relevant training and development courses.
• Attend and contribute to Team, Section and Agency meetings when required.
• Prepare regular monthly reports for supervision or as requested by Line Manager, Executive Officer or Director of Services within Limerick City & County Council Housing Department.
• Liaise, work co-operatively and effectively with other Limerick City & County Council Departments in relation to organizational procedures and policies in areas of personnel, finance, administration, research, development, education, public awareness and services.
• Work within the framework of the overall objectives of Limerick City & County Council.
• Undertake other work that is assigned by Line Manager, Executive Officer or Director of Services within Limerick City & County Council Housing Department.
• The standard working week will be 37 hours per week. Limerick City & County Council reserves the right to alter your working hours from time to time.

• A third level qualification to degree level in Social Care i.e. Youth Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Addiction etc.
• Proven extensive experience working in a Social Care setting.
• Very good understanding of Child Protection and Welfare responsibilities, and appropriate responses to any concerns.
• Ability to carry out Client Assessments i.e. Risk, Housing Needs Assessments etc.
• Ability and willingness to work alone.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision.
• Own car and have a full clean driving licence.
• An under

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