Placefinder - Cosan Nua East

• Placefinder - Cosan Nua East
• 12 Month FTC with a view to permanency
• Hybrid Working - Full time 35 hours per week
• €34,093.59 per Annum

Scope of Responsibility

To work as part of the Cosan Nua team in supporting service users with the aim of achieving progression out of homelessness. To engage with landlords and Estate Agents to develop Homeless HAP move-on opportunities, working to the ethos of Housing First and an interagency approach.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To undertake direct resettlement work via case management approach with Depaul service users as part of the Cosan Nua team
• To liaise closely with keyworkers/case workers from Depaul services so as to understand clients’ resettlement needs and secure suitable HHAP opportunities
• To engage with Landlords and Estate Agents to source suitable HHAP tenancies for service users
• To liaise with Local Authorities and other agencies about clients’ housing registration status
• To operate a viewings broadcasting service for Depaul service users
• To provide informational/educational support and advice to service-users, helping them achieve a move-on
• When required to advocate for fast tracking of HHAP applications, deposits, advance rents
• As per need, to accompany clients to viewings etc.
• To develop and maintain robust, effective working relationships with relevant agencies, using an interagency approach.
• To maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with GDPR, and other Depaul Policies and Procedures using the correct tools (including Salesforce, Excel, PASS).
• To prepare relevant reports as requested by the Manager.
• To participate actively in case reviews, team meetings, external meetings, as directed by the Manager.
• To work creatively and exercise initiative to help the service meet its core objectives and ensure service user’s needs are met
• 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.

Person Requirements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Social Studies or Case Management Accredited Qualification
• Have at least 1 years’ experience working in the Social Care field
• Full valid licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel purposes)
• One year experience of collaborative interagency work
• One year of regular use of IT systems with a good proficiency in Excel, Word, OTIS, Email
• Experience liaising with private landlords and estate agents to secure tenancies.
• Knowledge of relevant housing schemes e.g. Homeless HAP, Rent Supplement, Local Authority Allocations Schemes, Approved Housing Bodies.
• Experienced in using the Case Management Toolkit, e.g. Safety and Well-being Assessment & Management, Needs Assessment and Support planning
• A commitment to the Housing First ethos in all service-user work
• Professional, self-motivated and working on own initiative to consistently deliver high quality service
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills when working with diverse groups of service-users and professionals
• Strong team-worker who actively contributes to the team
• Solution-focused to overcome barriers and advocate for service users
• In-depth understanding of why people become homeless or may be at risk of homelessness and the issues they can present with
• Strong collaborator with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary
• An ability to work according to the principles of Low Threshold and Harm Reduction
• An understanding of the health and safety issues in regard to lone working

ATTITUDE

• Respect for the values and beliefs of Depaul and its founding partners
• A commitment to and an understanding of equal opportunities and diversity issues
• A commitment to high standards of health and safety good practice.
• Commitment to the provision of quality standards of services for service users
• A level of independence, self-motivation
• While the line manager is specified above, this does not preclude higher level grades from directing or reviewing work or setting dotted line collaborative working relationships between same or different level positions.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Depaul is a cross border charity supporting some of the most marginalised individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. Would you like to help us to meet our mission?

We are a values led organisation and aim, at all times, to live and breathe these values in our everyday work. Our values are based on four key principles:

• We celebrate the potential of people
• We put our words into action
• We aim to take a wider role in civil society
• We believe in rights and responsibilities