Project Worker - Open Access Services

Project Worker - Open Access Services Contract: Full-time Permanent Position Salary: €33,860 – €39,840 DOE Hours: 39 hrs per week shift rota 07.00am – 9.00pm Monday to Sunday Locations: Dublin 9 Benefits:

• Competitive Salaries
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Group VHI Scheme
• Minimum 23 days Annual Leave
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)
• Death In Service (from commencement of employment)
• Learning and Development Programme
• Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and Compassionate Leave)
• Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave, Scholarship Foundation)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programme

• Ensure that the operation of the service is run smoothly and by organisation procedure.
• Meet the client group's needs through one-to-one key work interventions, assisting with issues around sensitive disclosures, delivering sanctions, and assisting with referrals to those deemed suitable for interventions.
• Monitor showers and toilet areas where necessary.
• Engage in Outreach Work when required.
• Work with all clients, win their trust and respect, and deal with difficult or problematic situations sensitively within the framework of the organisation’s policies, recording such incidents as appropriate.
• Carry out administrative procedures under organisation policies.
• Be involved in the preparation of reports, statistics, and other information that may be required by the Open Access Service Coordinators.

• Level 7 or above qualification in Social Care.
• At least 1 year’s full-time experience of working within low threshold environments or relevant social care settings.
• Understanding of the issues relating to alcohol and drug use/homelessness and mental health, and experience of client work in these areas, including the interventions required.
• Full licence and access to own transport.