Locum Relief Workers for Limerick City & Ennis

Job Purpose:

To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high quality, effective housing support services. This will involve using a Trauma Informed Approach to achieve best possible outcomes for service users.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the continuity of service provision in the service, including handovers, diary, incident reports etc.
• To be vigilant in relation to health and safety and welfare risks in the workplace and bring concerns to the attention of team leaders.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the service.
• Ensure laundry systems are efficient.
• Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of clients is always prioritised within services.
• Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, and health and safety inspections, in line with operational procedures and standards.
• Liaise with other members of the team regarding the running of the service.
• Complete clear, concise records as required.
• To undertake any other such duties commensurate with the role that may be assigned by the team leaders or manager.

Administration

• To maintain all recording systems as directed.
• To adhere to all policies and procedures relating to financial control in the projects.
• To ensure that all communication and administrative policies and procedures are followed.
• To prepare reports if required.

Training

• To attend and participate in training courses if required.
• To identify areas of future training need

Health and Safety

• To act as appointed First Aid person if required.
• To ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment for all employees, clients, and visitors within the service
• To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
• To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
• To address actions arising from Health & Safety Inspections

General

• To represent Mid West Simon Community at meetings, conferences, seminars and other events.
• To project a positive image of the Simon Community at all times.
• To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to staff, volunteers, and general Simon Community Business.
• To be aware of and adhere to all Mid West Simon Community Policies and Procedures currently in operation.
• To attend staff and other meetings as appropriate
• To provide support to volunteers and students if required
• All other duties as may be from time to time requested by management, and which are consistent with your job and responsibilities.

Person specification:

Education

• Third-level qualification in social care or a similar area, or working towards a degree in similar area.

Experience, Attributes, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Knowledge and understating of homelessness and the needs of single homeless people.
• Ability to work in non-judgemental and respectful manner with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Understand the physical and mental health and substance misuse needs that may affect those in homelessness.
• The desire to support homeless and vulnerable people to develop their own resources and make positive changes.
• Basic understanding of how to provide advice and case-work services to vulnerable people.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and remain calm and effective under pressure

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is required.
• Be self-motivated.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in relation to work.
• Be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel and email.
• Share in and work to the values and ethos of Mid West Simon Community.
• Recognises the need to be flexible.
• Be available to work days, nights and weekend shifts.
• Possessing a valid and full clean drivers’ licence would be an advantage.

Successful candidates will be contacted to attend for interview.