Outreach Project Worker - Aftercare Services

Hours: Full- time

Location: based in Dublin & Kildare

Reporting to: Service Manager

Mandatory: Full Driving Licence

About Peter McVerry Trust

Established in 1983 by Fr Peter McVerry, the charity works with individuals at risk of,or experiencing homelessness, in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Limerick. Peter McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of homelessness prevention,housing, homeless services, under 18s residential and drug treatment.

Our Vision:

“An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.”

Our Mission:

Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons with complex needs,and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect.

Role Overview

Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.

PMVT offers a number of Step-down Aftercare Services. Providing placements to young people aged 18 and over transiting from children residential services, foster care placements and residential aftercare services. Our aim is to provide continued support to young people, through visiting support.

The aim of these placements are to enable them to build and develop their skills for independent living. Central to work carried out in step-down aftercare services is a belief in the value of building quality, trusting relationships with young people, thereby enhancing their personal development and life chances.

Each young person will be supported to complete the Towards Independence Living skill programme. Placements are underpinned by the Welltree model of care framework, which is a trauma and attachment model of care. Aftercare Step –down services aim to promote self- esteem, self efficiency and wellbeing, best supporting young people to build their confidence when moving onwards to independent living. Placement plans are implemented to best support the needs of each young person and enabling them to set and achieve their goals. Young people are supported to engage in training, education and employment guided through key working interventions. Young people are supported to engage with external support where required ensuring wrap around supports.

Please see Job Description attached below.

How to apply:

To apply please download the application form or visit pmvtrust.ie/careers: Application Form

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@pmvtrust.ie along with your CV and Cover Letter.

Closing date: Friday, 6th September 2024

Peter McVerry Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Registration Number 412953 | Charity Number CHY7256