Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the temporary post of Homeless Prevention Support Officer.
The Homeless Prevention & Support Officer is a frontline position in Carlow County Council’s Housing Department.  The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Council, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans.  The Homeless Prevention & Support Officer is expected to use initiative, work to a high standard and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website www.carlow.ie

Education, Experience etc.      Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
 

1. (a) Process the National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

                                                OR
      (b) Possess the Diploma in Social Care awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)      
                                                OR
      (c) Possess the Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from DIT
                                                OR
      (d) Possess a BA (Ord) in Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on the QQI framework)
                                                OR
      (e) Relevant 3^rd Level Qualification in Social Care/ Social Studies or related field.
 

2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the area of homeless service provision or similar type service
3. A good knowledge of services within the homeless sector
4. Proficient administration and computer skills

DRIVING LICENCE:
Holders of the post must hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course
of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you
are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy.