Job Purpose:
To work as part of a staff team in Mid West Simon Community Emergency Accommodation Programmes in the Mid West. Ensuring that services offered by the organisation operate effectively and consistently to best practice standards. The primary responsibility of Housing Support Relief Staff will be to provide effective support for families and individuals in emergency accommodation.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist colleagues with family involvement initiatives within the programmes.
Assist with the coordination of all meaningful activity and social programmes.
Contribute to the continuity of service provision in the service, including handovers, diary, incident reports etc.
To be vigilant in relation to health and safety and welfare risks in the workplace and bring concerns to the attention of the Team Leader or health and safety representative.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the service both in rooms as well as general common areas, and also in line with public health guidelines.
Ensure laundry systems are efficient.
Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of clients is prioritised at all times within services.
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 services.
Complete clear, concise records as required.
To undertake any other such duties commensurate with the role that may be assigned by the line manager.

Person specification:
Essential
Candidates must have a relevant qualification to a minimum of FETAC level 5 e.g. Social Care/Housing Support Staff etc.
2 years’ relevant experience.
Subscribe fully to Mid West Simon Community values and mission.
Experience of record keeping and report writing.
Desirable
Health and safety training.
First Aid Training
Children First
Experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups will be a distinct advantage.
Full driving licence would be an advantage

To apply:
All applications must be submitted on the Mid West Simon Community application form which is attached.
Applications must be submitted to eleshia@mwsimon.ie by 2pm on Monday 17th August 2020.