Work with us Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign for a society without homelessness. The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity, Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion. We are currently recruiting for the following roles: Project Support Worker (Polish Speaker) x 2 (Permanent Contract) Multi-Task Attendant (Fixed Term and Casual Contracts) Anderson's Quay Team Leader (Permanent Contract) Senior Clinical Psychologist (Secondment to the HSE) Project Support Worker (Fixed Term Contract and Casual Contract) / Night Worker (Fixed Term Contract) Housing Officer (Full Time and Part Time Contracts) Project Support Worker x 2 (Polish Speaker) Purpose of the post: Provide emergency accommodation in a safe and supportive environment for people experiencing homelessness. Support Team Leaders and Project Workers to implement care plans and the promotion of independent living skills aimed at motivating people to move on to more appropriate accommodation. Key duties for the role include: On first contact identify immediate need and refer to other services where appropriate. Provide bed space in appropriate accommodation based on initial assessment / referral from other projects. Carry out Health and Safety checks and follow relevant procedures. Provide for personal hygiene / showers, clean clothes, laundry, meals, clean rooms to a high standard. Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as organised by or with residents and people using services as appropriate. Assist Team Leaders and Project Workers with the implementation of agreed care plans with residents, especially residents from Eastern/Central Europe. Act as an advocate when appropriate. Support residents from Eastern/Central Europe with the Habitual Residence Condition (HRC) application/appeals process. The ideal candidate for this post will have: Fluency in the Polish language. Fluency in another Eastern / Central European language is desirable. Minimum of one year’s previous experience in a care setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to motivate and empower people. A knowledge of homelessness. A knowledge of mental health, drugs and alcohol issues, and the range of responses. Excellent numeric and written skills. Non-judgemental understanding of addiction. Closing Date for receipt of application CVs: 12 Noon on Tuesday, 17 May 2022. For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack below or please contact: Justé Kingston on: 085 805 1373 or by email: juste.[email protected] Download Recruitment Pack Multi-Task Attendant (Fixed Term and Casual Contracts) Purpose of the post: The Multi Task Attendant (MTA) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist in the provision of health and social care for clients. He/she supports and assists clients in all activities of daily living in line with the needs and wishes of the individual and as outlined in an agreed care plan. As directed, the MTA supports the provision of a high quality, clean and customer focused service including attending to housekeeping, catering, laundry, portering or general duties as assigned. The ideal candidate for this post will have: The ability to ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect and ensures that the welfare of the client is a key consideration at all times. Have basic management skills to maintain a clean and tidy environment. Have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Maintain a safe & tidy working environment. Have the knowledge of infection control policies and guidelines. Successfully engage with the client’s key workers and other various members of the multi-disciplinary team. Please see the Recruitment Pack for the Qualifications required for the post. Closing Date for receipt of application forms: 12 Noon on Thursday, 19 May 2022. For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack below or please contact: Justé Kingston on: 085 805 1373 or by email: juste.[email protected] Download Recruitment Pack Download Application Form Anderson's Quay Team Leader (Permanent Contract) Purpose of the post: To lead teams within our Anderson’s Quay based services to provide emergency accommodation and trauma informed, housing-focused support services to people experiencing homelessness. Key duties for the role include: First line management of the temporary accommodation and support services based at Anderson’s Quay. Support, direction, and supervision of staff and volunteers, and coordination of the provision of individual assessment, appropriate support and onward referral for people using the services. Ensure that all members of the team (staff and volunteers) have supportive line management and supervision from an appropriately skilled staff member at an appropriate level. Liaise with the Volunteer Co-ordinator in relation to support for part-time and full-time volunteers and students Delegate work tasks to all team members and support them in their duties. Lead, facilitate and chair team meetings, debriefings and other relevant meetings as required. Managing the roster (e.g. organise shift rota, managing handover, debrief after shift). Ensure that service participants have a voice in decisions and recourse to complaints and appeals. Act as an advocate with external agencies and statutory bodies where necessary. Liaise with the Local Authority run Accommodation Placement Service (APS) and with other providers to ensure a collaborative. approach to identifying accommodation options for people who would otherwise sleep rough. Ensure that records are kept up to date and accessible for reports and monitoring, including own and team’s use of internal and external databases including InForm, PASS, and Viclarity. Oversee / generate relevant KPIs / reporting requirements both internally and externally for key stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this post will have: At least 12 months supervisory experience. Experience of working with people with drug, alcohol / mental health problems and associated illnesses. Experience working with homeless people. Knowledge of Housing First principles and practice. Good boundaries. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead and motivate a team. Closing Date for receipt of application forms: 12 Noon on Monday, 23 May 2022. For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack below or please contact: Justé Kingston on: 085 805 1373 or by email: juste.[email protected] Download Recruitment Pack Download Application Form Senior Clinical Psychologist (Secondment to the HSE) Purpose of the post: Provide a full range of psychological services as part of an established Multi-disciplinary CMHT to clients who are homeless and are attending the AHIT team. Develop and deliver a new psychological service for women and children at risk of homelessness / being supported for homelessness. Key duties for the role include: Be responsible for the development and delivery of professional psychology services appropriate to the post in line with best practice. Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post. Provide psychological assessments for the client group based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, direct and indirect observation and interviews with clients, family members and / or carers. Undertake project management including audit and service evaluation with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision. Utilise evidence-based literature and research to support effective practice. Conduct and promote service related research, providing research advice as appropriate. Publish research outcomes in professionally recognised journals and share information on outcomes at professional conferences where appropriate. Engage in regular clinical professional supervision and provide professional and clinical supervision of trainee psychologists. Provide post-graduate teaching and training and deliver teaching and training to professional postgraduates including Doctoral Psychology trainees. Ensure the maintenance of appropriate service user records and statistics in accordance with HSE requirements and local guidelines, Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Acts and other relevant legislation. Provide service reports / data as required. The ideal candidate for this post will have: A postgraduate professional psychological qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical Psychology, or Counselling Psychology as appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated OR a postgraduate professional psychology qualification validated by the Department of Health and Children in Clinical Psychology, or Counselling Psychology as appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated. At least five years’ satisfactory postgraduate experience in the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated. Knowledge an understanding of the factors that contribute to homelessness. A work ethos which is rooted in social inclusion and equality and a flexible approach to the delivery of psychology services. Excellent clinical assessment / formulation skills in both adult and child work. Have experience in working with clients who are marginalized in society, an understanding of the unique barriers faced by this client group in accessing and engaging with psychological supports and a working understanding of how to overcome these barriers. Access to transport as post will involve frequent travel. Please see recruitment pack for full eligibility criteria and post-specific requirements. Closing Date for receipt of application forms: 5pm on Monday, 23 May 2022. For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack below or please contact: Justé Kingston on: 085 805 1373 or by email: juste.[email protected] Download Recruitment Pack Download Application Form Project Support Worker (Fixed Term Contract and Casual Contract) / Night Worker (Fixed Term Contract) Purpose of the post: Maintain an environment where residents feel accepted, respected, secure and valued. To empower residents and maximises their independence and ability to move on to a more independent living option as appropriate. The Project Support Worker will work with Team Leaders, key workers/ case managers and specialist team members to implement care/support plans and help residents achieve their goals. Key duties for the role include: Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all residents. Understand and observe Health and Safety standards and practices. Assist residents in maintaining their personal hygiene and the hygiene of their bedroom. Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as organised by or with residents and people using services as appropriate. Act as an advocate when appropriate. Build a relationship with residents based on trust & respect by accepting people as they are, spending time with them, actively listening and challenging them positively and proactively to make positive changes at a pace suitable to each person. Act as an advocate when appropriate. Night-time security and monitoring of the building and its environs. The ideal candidate for this post will have: At least 6–12 months’ experience working in a care setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to motivate and empower people. A knowledge of homelessness and social deprivation. A knowledge of mental health, drugs and alcohol issues and the range of responses. Excellent numeric and written skills. Closing Date for receipt of application forms: 12 Noon on Tuesday, 24 May 2022. For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack below or please contact: Justé Kingston on: 085 805 1373 or by email: juste.[email protected] Download Recruitment Pack Download Application Form Project Support Worker x 2 (Polish Speaker) Purpose of the post: Provide emergency accommodation in a safe and supportive environment for people experiencing homelessness. Support Team Leaders and Project Workers to implement care plans and the promotion of independent living skills aimed at motivating people to move on to more appropriate accommodation. Key duties for the role include: On first contact identify immediate need and refer to other services where appropriate. Provide bed space in appropriate accommodation based on initial assessment / referral from other projects. Carry out Health and Safety checks and follow relevant procedures. Provide for personal hygiene / showers, clean clothes, laundry, meals, clean rooms to a high standard. Assist in implementing a programme of social activities as organised by or with residents and people using services as appropriate. Assist Team Leaders and Project Workers with the implementation of agreed care plans with residents, especially residents from Eastern/Central Europe. Act as an advocate when appropriate. Support residents from Eastern/Central Europe with the Habitual Residence Condition (HRC) application/appeals process. The ideal candidate for this post will have: Fluency in the Polish language. Fluency in another Eastern / Central European language is desirable. Minimum of one year’s previous experience in a care setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to motivate and empower people. A knowledge of homelessness. A knowledge of mental health, drugs and alcohol issues, and the range of responses. Excellent numeric and written skills. Non-judgemental understanding of addiction. Closing Date for receipt of application CVs: 12 Noon on Tuesday, 17 May 2022. For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack below or please contact: Justé Kingston on: 085 805 1373 or by email: juste.[email protected] Download Recruitment Pack Housing Officer (Full Time and Part Time Contracts) Purpose of the post: Work within the Property and Tenancy Management Team to Support people leaving homelessness and entering into a new Tenancy Agreement. To be successful in this role, you will need good Property / Tenancy Management skills AND good people skills. You will act as the Landlord of Cork Simon Community properties and be the tenant’s first point of contact for all property / tenancy related queries. Key duties for the role include: Creating new Tenancy Agreements and manage the tenant’s “move in” process. Formally ending Tenancy Agreements, managing the tenant’s “move out” process. Day to Day Tenancy / Property Management, including preparation of properties to a high standard for viewings & for new tenants moving in, ordering of any furnishings required, regular inspections, H&S / compliance checks, arranging any repair works required, monitoring of CCTV. Rent collection. Prepare regular reports as required, examples include void properties, rent collection, rent debts, repayment plans, tenant recharges for services charges / damages, statistics, and any other reports as may be needed by Management from time to time. Work with colleagues to plan each tenant’s transition into housing. From time to time attend meetings of the Housing First / Rapid Rehousing & Tenancy Support Teams and ensure familiarity with their plans and priorities. The ideal candidate for this post will have: At least 1 year experience in managing properties and Tenancy Agreements. Good communication skills. Positive attitude toward tenants’ potential for housing success and stability. Confidence to address breaches of tenancy, quickly and effectively, showing assertiveness when necessary. Patient, High Tolerance Level, Mature Approach. The ability to work as part of a team. IT skills. Full Driving Licence and access to own car. Closing Date for receipt of application CVs: 12 Noon on Thursday, 26 May 2022. For more information about the role please download our Recruitment Pack below or please contact: Justé Kingston on: 085 805 1373 or by email: juste.[email protected] Download Recruitment Pack Cork Simon Community is committed to equality of opportunity.