Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Worker post will
- Act as a key worker to individuals referred to MWS services, conducting assessments, and developing and reviewing their 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 individuals /individuals.
- Work with key agencies in the locality to support the move on.
- Encourage and empower 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 individuals are familiar with and are complying with LA Codes of Conduct.
- To maintain good relationships with neighbours and relevant community groups.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the project.
- Coordinate activity and social programmes.
Administration
- 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.
Training
- To attend and participate in training courses as required.
- To identify areas of future training need.
Health and Safety
- 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.
General
- To represent Mid-West Simon Community at meetings, conferences, seminars, and other events as scheduled.
- To project a positive image of Mid-West 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, 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.
Person Specification:
Essential
Education
- A level 7 Social Care degree or equivalent.
- 2 years’ experience working in a similar role within a social care setting.
Experience, Attributes, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Children First Training.
- In-depth understanding in the area of homelessness.
- Have an in-depth understanding of private rented sector/Approved Housing Bodies and Local Authority and all accommodation options available to individuals in the locality.
- 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.
- The desire to support homeless and vulnerable people to develop their own resources and make positive changes.
- Basic understanding of how to provide advice and case-work services to vulnerable people.
- Ability to provide, manage and evaluate support plans.
- Ability to provide effective key working to Individuals.
- 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.
- Be self-motivated, able to motivate, inspire and empower others.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in relation to work.
- Be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel, Email and PASS.
- Share in and work with the values and ethos of Mid-West Simon Community.
- Ability to make efficient use of time and manage workload.
- Recognises the need to be flexible.
- Possessing a valid and full clean driver’s licence is essential.
- Candidate should have a clear understanding of client lead approaches.
- Candidate should have a clear understanding of Trauma Informed Care Principles.
Additional information:
- 21 days paid holidays up to 25 with each year of service.
- 1 gifted day off for your birthday.
- 1 gifted Christmas Shopping Day.
- Pension entitlement (after 1 year).
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
- Internal/external recruitment process.
Work Location: In person
