Project Worker Aras

Hours: Monday to Friday Full- time
Location: Newbridge
Reporting to: Manager
Salary: 36,210-37,738

Role Overview

Mission Statements’

The mission of the Health Service Executive is:

• People in Ireland are supported by health and social care services to achieve their full potential.
• People in Ireland can access safe, compassionate and quality care when they need it.
• People in Ireland can be confident that we will deliver the best health outcomes and value through optimising our resources.

The mission of the Provider is:

• Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness, the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.

Responsibilities

To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;

• Meet with the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
• To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in the day to day running of the project.
• Manage a caseload to support and meeting participants need’s where they are at.
• To engage with the quality standards as outlined in the ‘Reducing Harm, supporting recovery framework within the six strategic priorities identified to strengthen the implementation of the national drugs strategy for the period 2021-2025.
• To deliver a service in line with the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare through the delivery of Prevention and Education evidenced based good practice services in accordance with a uniform set of drug and alcohol education standards (such as the DEWF Quality Standards in Substance Use Education)

To provide direct support to participants through:

• Brief Intervention, Care planning support and supervision;
• Advocacy and referral to community and residential services;
• Liaising with internal and interagency staff in accessing referral paths for the participants;
• Completing referrals, assessments and care plans in order to support participants to reach goals;
• Using harm reduction approach while supporting vulnerable participants.
• Upholding a non-judgmental approach and respect for participants decisions.
• Enhance access to and delivery of drug and alcohol supports within service
• Develop integrated care pathways for high risk drug users to achieve better health outcomes
• Provide education to the social determinants and consequences of drug & alcohol use
• Promote and advocate for alternatives to coercive sanctions for drug-related offences
• Strengthen evidence-informed and outcomes-focused practice.

Please see full 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: 10th April 2025

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