PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• 2 year’s paid experience working in a social care field, desirably in a residential setting (essential)
• Social Studies /Case Management Accredited Qualification (essential)
• Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems (i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments)
• Process an understanding of harm reduction and low threshold working
• Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered in homeless services to service users with complex support needs
• Have experience working with needs assessment, keyworking and support planning for people with complex needs. Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless people Understand the importance for Health and Safety in a residential setting.
• Be a good communicator and computer literate
• Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values.
• Proficient use of IT required in role, including email in a professional capacity.
• An understanding of, and respect for the values and beliefs of Depaul.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Westport. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Westport. This role will report directly to the local management team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team that is focused on the organisation’s development going forward.