Job Details: Cork Simon Community: Casual Project Support Worker (Cork)


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Cork Simon Community: Casual Project Support Worker (Cork)


Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are
homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back
to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign
for a society without homelessness.

The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity,
Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.

CORK SIMON COMMUNITY ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING THE FOLLOWING POST:

PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER ? CASUAL CONTRACT

ROLE OBJECTIVE: Provide emergency accommodation in a safe and
supportive environment for homeless people. Support Team Leader and
Project Workers to implement care plans and promoting independent
living skills aimed at motivating people to move on to more
appropriate accommodation.

KEY TASKS INCLUDE:

* Assist with admissions to the shelter based on current policies.
* Build a relationship with residents based on trust & respect by
accepting people as they are, spending time with them, actively
listening and challenging them positively and proactively to make
positive changes at a pace suitable to each person.
* Induct residents into the service and ensure they are aware of
their responsibilities towards the facility, other residents, staff,
neighbours and the local community
* Assist in implementing a programme of social activities is
organised by or with residents and people using services as
appropriate
* Assist Team Leaders and Project Workers with the implementation of
agreed care plans with residents
* Monitor drinking patterns with the person and assist Team Leader
and Project Worker to revise harm reduction programme and care plans
to identify areas for improvement
* Act as an advocate when appropriate
* Work as part of the Emergency Shelter and Day & Outreach team and
with Cork Simon Community project teams including Soup Run, Housing,
Housing Support
* General administration and cash handling

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL:

* Have good Care Practice including: Non-Judgemental Approach,
Confidentiality, Client/needs led, Excellent boundaries
* Have previous experience in a care setting
* Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to motivate and empower people
* Have a knowledge of homelessness
* Have a knowledge of Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol issues and
the range of responses
* Have excellent numeric and written skills

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Application Forms and a Role Profile and Personal Specification are
available in the link below, on our website

We need : English (Good)

Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others

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