The Tenancy Sustainability Officer is a key role within the Housing Department. It provides vital support to clients by working to assist people to maintain their tenancies and, as a prevention service, supports people at risk of losing their home and would aim to prevent clients having to access homeless services. It is a proactive role, where problems are addressed early with a view to maintaining tenancies.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: 

(a) Possess 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) Possess an equivalent qualification in a related field
OR
(f) Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the area of homeless service provision or similar type service
Desirable Criteria

• Experience working on own initiative, lone working, managing one’s own caseload and time management.
• Experience and knowledge of working in two or more of the following areas: Family Support, Tenancy Sustainment, Residential Care, Mental Health, Challenging Behaviour or Substance Misuse. 
• Experience of working in, or a strong interest in the charity or not-for-profit.
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary social care services and systems. 
• Experience and knowledge in the area of child protection and associated legislation and guidelines.

Applicants must at the latest date for receipt of applications hold a full unendorsed driving license for Class B vehicles