Case Worker & Housing Support

at  Depaul

CASE WORKER & HOUSING SUPPORT

Grade Case Worker
Reporting to Local Management Team
Portfolio Women Leaving prison project
Contract Fixed term - 3 years

PERSON REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A formal Level 3 qualification in a social care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent

SKILLS

• Good working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of using IT systems to record client information
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to compile and present accurate written and electronic reports

KNOWLEDGE

• Have an understanding of homelessness and the issues that can lead to homelessness
• Have an understanding of what supports can be offered in homeless services to promote positive futures
• Have knowledge/experience of working with needs assessment, key working and support planning for service users, specifically relating to people who have committed offences Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
• Understand the importance for Health and Safety standards in the delivery of services on a day to day basis.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and the ability to network/liaise with all relevant bodies
• Knowledge and willingness to work within the guidelines of Depaul vision mission and values.

• To be a contributing team player, taking part in handovers, team meetings, core training, the mentoring of Volunteers and supporting other team members in ensuring all decision making is appropriate and consistent
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work in line with Depaul Values and ethos.

The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.

• Ability to work on a rota basis (7-day week – Mornings, Evenings & Weekends)
• Essential Criteria for community outreach Case Workers: Access to a car insured for business purposes during working hours, and a valid driving licence.