Support Worker – Drop-In Centre Limerick 
Fixed Term 12 months

Location: SVP Ozanam House, Lower Hartstonge Street, Limerick

Duration: Fixed Term – 12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight Friday 29th November 2024

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit a Drop-In Centre Support Worker to join our Child and Family Services team in Ozanam House, Limerick. The post holder will have responsibility for​processing referrals, conducting assessments; support planning and implementation of support plans; engaging with service users, and supporting service users.

The Drop-in Centre offers services that support and improve the quality of the lives of people who are in need in Limerick City and the surrounding area. It offers services that are person-centred, non-directive, non-judgmental and which meet the needs of the whole person including those suffering homelessness, addiction, and other challenges in their lives.

This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Candidate Requirements:

​EDUCATION

• BA in Social Care / Community Development NFQ Level 7 or higher or equivalent is required for this position. (Essential).
• Certificate in Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (FETAC Level 5) or a FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification would be an advantage. (Desirable).

​KNOWLEDGE

• To have an understanding of the needs of those who experience homelessness. (Essential).
• Knowledge of local homeless strategies and fora and understanding of how they relate to current and future service provisions to people out of the home in the locality/region.
• Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.
• Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.

​EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one years’ experience working in a Social Care / Community Development setting. (Essential).
• Working knowledge and understanding of addiction and mental health issues. (Essential).
• Experience of working in homeless services would be an advantage.

SKILLS

​Essential

• Possess active listening skills.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and with volunteers.
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
• To have excellent report writing and record keeping skills.
• Have proficient IT skills including MS Word and experience with databases

​The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found on www.svp.ie/careers.

How to Apply:

If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please complete the online application www.svp.ie/careers.

Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

​PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this ​position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.

​SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer