Project Worker - Dublin Homeless Service

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with our client, a non-profit homeless services provider, as seeking experienced staff member to join their team in Dublin.

The Role:

• The purpose of this role is to assess and support families and individuals during their pathway through homelessness to settlement. 
• Full-time: 2 year Fixed Term Contract, Specific Purpose Contract
• Salary circa €36,000 to €39,000

Some of the Duties Include:

• Visit families and individuals in emergency accommodation or their own homes.
• Carry out assessments and reviews and develop and implement support plans with those referred to the service. 
• Work within a client-centered approach, encouraging autonomy and independence.
• Make contact with and establish links as appropriate with local services and relevant community groups and to work closely where appropriate with housing providers.
• Be familiar with and comply with all relevant policy.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics in accordance with organisational policy.
• Participate in the evaluation and development of the service.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements and Experience:

• Relevant third level qualification at degree level i.e. social care, psychology, sociology.
• Proven, extensive experience working in a social care setting.
• Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision.
• Full clean driver’s license (desirable).
• Experience of -
  • Dealing with child protection and welfare responsibilities.
  • Carrying out assessments, including risk assessments.
  • Developing support plans and carrying out reviews.
  • Challenging behaviour

For more information, or to apply, please contact Zoe Lawlor -

Email: zoe.lawlor@cplhealthcare.com

Phone: +353874078773