Project Worker, A&I, Kilkenny

Updated: March 02, 2024 04:12 PM GMT

Full-time Job in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

Focus Ireland

Kilkenny, Ireland

Project Worker, A&I, Kilkenny

Location: Kilkenny

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The purpose of this role is to work as part of Focus Ireland’s Advice and Information Service, to deliver a dedicated, advice, advocacy and support service to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

What You Will Do
• Provide information, advice and advocacy on housing , legal rights, and social welfare entitlements to persons at risk of homelessness.
• Undertake assessments and develop/implement support plans of people’s personal and accommodation situation needs.
• Liaise and advocate with relevant statutory authorities to support persons accessing the service.
• Manage a caseload and operate an open access drop in/phone/email service.
• Make contact with and establish links as appropriate with local services and relevant community groups.
• To refer people to external agencies which can more appropriately assist people with their personal, social, legal and accommodation needs.
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