Job Details: Peter McVerry Trust: Housing Officer


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
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Peter McVerry Trust: Housing Officer


HOUSING OFFICER

Title of Post: Housing Officer
Reporting: Service Manager/Team Leader
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** Hours per week and On call

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING FOR POSTS

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation in
the field of social care and inclusion, this opportunity will allow
you to develop your professional practice to an exceptional standard
and offers you a structured career and professional development path .

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

* Attractive Salary
* Core Professional Training and CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression opportunities

ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Established in **Apply on the website** by
Fr Peter McVerry the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter
McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
prevention, housing, homelessness, under **Apply on the website**s
residential and drug treatment.

OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?

OUR MISSION: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness
and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter
McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to
younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of
homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and
within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and
respect.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. TO THE MANAGER/TEAM LEADER;

* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Manager/Team Leader;
* Meet with the Manager/Team Leader at regular intervals regarding
the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Manager/Team Leader in delivering core housing
management services to residents of PMVT and their communities.

2. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS THROUGH:

* Assisting them to manage their tenancies with intervention, support
and supervision;
* Providing SLI (Supported Independent Living) service for the
initial 6 months of their tenancy;
* Supporting them to manage their recovery in PMVT?s drug free
accommodation;
* Supporting residents in managing the payment of their rent and
putting supports in place where they are managing rent arrears;
* When required, providing advocacy and referral to community
services to help the residents integrate into their communities;
* Engaging in out of hours on call service on roster basis;
* Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing
health and well-being of the residents.

3. TO ASSIST WITH RESIDENTS? CASE WORK THROUGH:

* Communicating with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant;
* Key-working the residents (where required);
* Assisting with resident?s Individual Support Plans;
* Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.

4. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:

* Adhering to safety and security protocols;
* Supporting residents with estate management matters;
* Ensuring that the environment in which they are living, inside and
communal areas, are maintained to a high standard at all times;
* Advising and supporting residents with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation in shared living
environments.

5. TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:

* Linking in with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and
assessment;
* Communication of information and referral to services where
required.

6. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:

* Maintaining residents? details and documentation;
* Rent collection and administration;
* Actively participating in staff meetings;
* Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader where
necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.

7. CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:

* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.

8. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:

* In your interactions with management, staff and participants of the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.

9. OTHER DUTIES:

* Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social
Care Leader.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Degree level qualification in Psychology, Social Care, Social
Science, Sociology , Social Policy or other related discipline

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

* Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication
skills? oral, aural and written, openness to change
* Effective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus
on outcomes, contributing to the prevention and management of
challenging behaviour and resilience and positive outlook

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

ATTRACTIVE SALARY

* Incremental Salary Scale
* Core Professional Training and CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Death in Service
* Career progression opportunities

TO APPLY, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PMVT APPLICATION FORM FROM

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Type: Permanent
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