Own Front Door Project (OFD).

The Role

Hartley People Recruitment are seeking an Own Front Door (OFD) Project Worker on behalf of a well-established organisation providing housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, based in Co. Tipperary.

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting individuals and families to access suitable accommodation, develop independent living skills and achieve long-term housing stability through a person-centred and recovery-focused approach.

Responsibilities will include conducting needs assessments, developing and implementing individual care and support plans, managing a caseload of service users, and assisting individuals and families with housing applications, tenancy sustainment and access to education, employment, healthcare and community services. You will also be responsible for supporting families with parenting and childcare needs, maintaining accurate case records, liaising with local authorities and external agencies, accompanying service users to appointments where appropriate, and promoting independence, safety and overall wellbeing.

The role involves working a flexible roster across seven days, including evenings, to meet the needs of the service.

The Person

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care (essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in social care or a related field (essential).
• Must be CORU Registered
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car (essential).
• Previous experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families, particularly within homeless services, housing support or community-based social care, would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care, recovery-focused support and individual care planning.
• Experience conducting needs assessments, managing caseloads and maintaining accurate case records.
• A caring, compassionate and non-judgemental approach when supporting individuals and families experiencing challenging circumstances.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with service users, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, risk management and Health & Safety procedures.
• Flexible approach with availability to work evenings and weekends as part of a rotational roster.
• Reliable, professional and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and families to achieve independent living and long-term housing stability.

Benefits

• Aviva Group life insurance with EAP
• Free digital GP
• Bereavement support
• Free medical 2nd opinion
• Bike to work scheme
• Pension matched up to 5% of salary