Placefinder - Cosan Nua East

About the role

Depaul is recruiting a Placefinder for Cosan Nua East in Dublin, working as part of the Cosan Nua team to support service users in progressing out of homelessness. The post is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanency, full-time at 35 hours per week with hybrid working, paid at €34,093.59 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake direct resettlement work through a case management approach with Depaul service users
• Liaise with keyworkers and case workers to understand clients' resettlement needs and secure Homeless HAP move-on opportunities
• Engage with landlords and estate agents to source suitable tenancies, following a Housing First and interagency approach
• Work with Local Authorities and other agencies on housing registration status
• Run a viewings broadcasting service and advise service users on moving on
• Advocate for fast-tracking of HAP applications, deposits and advance rent where needed, and accompany clients to viewings
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and Depaul policies, using Salesforce, Excel and PASS, and prepare reports as requested
• Take part in case reviews, team meetings and external meetings, and cover other staff roles when needed

Required profile

• Social Studies or Case Management accredited qualification
• At least 1 year of social care experience and 1 year of interagency work
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience liaising with private landlords and estate agents to secure tenancies
• Knowledge of housing schemes such as Homeless HAP, Rent Supplement and Local Authority allocations
• Understanding of why people become homeless and of low threshold and harm reduction principles

Required skills

• Regular use of IT systems, with good proficiency in Excel, Word, OTIS and email
• Case management toolkit, including safety and well-being assessment and needs assessment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What we offer

• Annual leave of 25 to 30 days depending on length of service, plus 10 public holidays
• Pension matched by the employer
• Health assistance cash plan, life assurance of four times salary
• Maternity and paternity leave, sick pay from day 1, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training, including emerging leaders development and online learning