Person Specification
The ideal candidate for this post will have:
Relevant QQI third level 7 or above qualification in social Care and at least 1 year’s full time or equivalent experience of working within low threshold services.
A flexible approach to working hours
An understanding of the issues relating to homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse.
Experience in street- based outreach services and/or case management
Experience of working with clients with multiple needs
Experience working in a role where a harm reduction approach was adopted, in particular, experience working with needle exchange a distinct advantage
Experience of homeless specific databases, reports, and letter writing
Management reserve the right to amend or change this job description as required
Additional benefits include:
Fulfilling and Challenging work
Sick Pay Scheme
Flexible Working Arrangements
Minimum 23 days Annual Leave
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)
Death In Service (from commencement of employment)
Line Management Supervision
Learning and Development Programme
Group VHI Scheme
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Parental, Adoptive, Force Majeure and Compassionate Leave)
Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave, Scholarship Foundation)
Employee Assistance Programme(EAP)
Health & Wellness Programme
The working hours for this position will be between 7am and 9.00pm, 39 hours per week Monday to Sunday.
Salary: €30,360 – €37,800
Duration: CID
Hours: 39 hrs per week shift rota 07.00am – 9.00pm Monday to Sunday
Location: Open Access Service, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8.
Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2020
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form attached to this advertisement and send with an updated copy of your CV to: recruitment@mqi.ie. Before 5pm Tuesday 10th November 2020. Please ensure to include ‘Application for Full Time Project Worker ref OAS102008’ in the subject line of your email.
Applications not labelled correctly may fail to be shortlisted.