Project Worker

This is a Full-Time Position covering GSC Own Front Door Project & GSC 9-9 Hostel in Tipperary.

Location: Tipperary – In Person

Introduction to the OFD Model

The OFD project seeks to develop effective and sustainable Emergency accommodation and services (through housing, as an alternative to hostels and hotels) for families and single people referred by the relevant Local authority. The project worker will then assess the individuals/family needs to establish appropriate services and supports including schools, parenting and childcare for families. The key objective is to ensure a coordinated response to access and exit appropriate housing and healthcare and social support to exit homelessness and sustain a home long-term. Some case work will be allocated under our Housing Plus programme to support long-term tenants in crisis and ensure long-term tenancy sustainment.

Introduction to the 9-9s Hostel:

The Project Worker will be responsible for: processing referrals, conducting assessments; care/support planning and implementation of care/support plans; engaging with service users; supporting service users with move on plans; managing maintenance issues; delivering practice supervision.

In addition to this, the post holder will act on behalf of the Service Manager and provide out of hours on call support where designated.