Project Worker post will: 

• Key working and case management of clients 
• Contribute to the continuity of service provision in the service, and provide support to clients
• To be vigilant in relation to health and safety and welfare risks in the workplace and bring concerns to the attention of the team leaders.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the service in general common areas.
• Ensure laundry systems are efficient.
• Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of clients is always prioritised. 
• Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, and health and safety inspections, in line with operational procedures and standards.
• Liaise with other members of the team regarding the running of the service.
• Complete clear, concise records as required and participate in handovers.
• To undertake any other such duties commensurate with the role that may be assigned by the line manager or Team Leaders.
• The support worker’s role requires to be available to work night and days shifts 
• To maintain all recording systems as directed. 
• To adhere to all policies and procedures relating to financial control in the projects. 
• To ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to in the organisation.
• To prepare reports as required. 
• To attend and participate in training courses as required.

Administration

• To maintain all recording systems as directed. 
• To adhere to all policies and procedures relating to financial control in the projects. 
• To ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to in the organisation.
• To prepare reports as required. 

Training

• To attend and participate in training courses as required.
• To identify areas of future training needs.

Health and Safety

• To act as appointed First Aid person as required. 
• To ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment for all clients, employees, and visitors within the service 
• To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
• To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
• To address actions arising from Health & Safety Inspections.
• To always project a positive image of the Simon Community.
• To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to clients, staff, volunteers, general Simon Community Business. 
• To attend staff and other meetings as appropriate.
• All other duties as may be from time to time requested by management, and which are consistent with your job and responsibilities.

General

• To always project a positive image of the Simon Community
• To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to clients, staff, volunteers, general Simon Community Business. 
• To attend staff and other meetings as appropriate
• All other duties as may be from time to time requested by management, and which are consistent with your job and responsibilities.

Essential 

Education 

• Candidates must have a relevant qualification to a minimum of FETAC level 5 e.g., Social Care/Community Care etc.
• Subscribe fully to Mid-West Simon Community values and mission.
• Experience of record keeping and report writing

Experience, Attributes, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Understanding around homelessness
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and remain calm and effective under pressure
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is required.
• Be self-motivated, able to motivate, inspire and empower others
• Ability to work as part of a team – Work co-operatively and supportively with others
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Understand the importance of confidentiality in relation to work
• Be computer literate 
• Share in and work to the values and ethos of Mid-West Simon Community 
• Ability to make efficient use of time and manage workload
• Recognises the need to be flexible
• possessing a valid and full clean drivers’ licence would be an advantage
• Support Workers must have good communication skills and can quickly solve problems.