In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Case Worker Hours of work: 35 per week €32691 - €40000 annual salary Depaul, Dublin To ensure the practical needs of our services users are met i.e. providing food, laundry clean bedding etc. while ensuring a safe and secure environment in a high standard service. To assess the needs of service users and to refer them to appropriate agencies. To provide key working to a number of residents, recording this work, advocating for them and updating line manager and the team on progress. To liaise with external agencies, health boards and county councils. To ensure all quality assurance policies and procedures are adhered too. To assist the medical and nursing staff with the health care of Service users To be a team player taking a role in handovers, supervising Volunteers and supporting your team members in ensuring all decision making is consistent To participate in supervision with your line manager and annual appraisals and identifying your own professional development within your role. To ensure all Depaul Policies and Procedures are adhered too particularly Health and Safety, code of Conduct and Confidentiality. To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work in line with Depaul Values and ethos. The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility both in relation to tasks and direct reports may be added over time. Requirements: 2 year’s paid experience working in a social care field, desirably in a residential setting (essential) Social Studies /Case Management Accredited Qualification Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems (i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments) Process an understanding of harm reduction and low threshold working Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered in homeless services to service users with complex support needs Have experience working with needs assessment, key-working and support planning for people with complex needs. Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless people Understand the importance for Health and Safety in a residential setting. Be a good communicator and computer literate Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values. Proficient use of IT required in role, including email in a professional capacity. An understanding of, and respect for the values and beliefs of Depaul