Respond is a construction led Approved Housing Body and service provider. We're expanding our dedicated team, seeking individuals who possess both the drive and skills necessary to help us make a significant impact.

Role: Relief Contact Worker

Location: Dublin - Tallaght, Clontarf, Drumcondra, Santry & Firhouse

Reporting to: Service Manager

Terms: Relief Contract/ Nights & Days

Job Purpose:

To ensure the efficient operation of the service while on duty and to provide support to the families living in the service.

Core duties and responsibilities:

• To provide a range of support and interventions to families.
• Complete accurate written records and/or reports where appropriate.
• Update when appropriate the Pathway Accommodation & Support System (PASS).
• To maintain a safe and healthy living environment.
• Respond to all resident's safety and security-related incidents, ensuring correct service procedures are followed, record and report such incidents as appropriate.
• Adhere to professional boundaries and work in a professional manner at all times.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and continuous professional development.
• Ensure the environment is maintained to high standards at all times.
• The list of duties is not exhaustive, and duties may vary from time to time.

Person specification:

• Relevant experience in a social care setting.
• An understanding of the nature of homelessness and the needs of homeless families.
• First aid, ASIST, manual handling, fire warden and lone working certificates are advantageous.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.
• The ability to treat service users in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.
• Adhere to professional boundaries and work in a professional manner at all times.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Highly motivated, reliable and flexible.
• Ability to demonstrate the skills required to work in the area of homelessness.
• Garda vetting will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

To apply: Please click here on or before close of business on Friday, November 1st 2024.