Project Worker OFD(Own Front Door)

Good Shepherd Centre
fulltime,contract Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 11, 2026
Location:
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Job Description

<p><strong>Name of Project: Own Front Door Project (OFD)</strong></p> <p><strong>Introduction to the Model</strong></p> <p>The OFD project seeks to develop effective and sustainable Emergency accommodation and services (through housing, as an alternative to hostels and hotels) for families and single people referred by the relevant Local authority. The project worker will then assess the individuals/family needs to establish appropriate services and supports including schools, parenting and childcare for families. The key objective is to ensure a coordinated response to access and exit appropriate housing and healthcare and social support to exit homelessness and sustain a home long-term. Some case work will be allocated under our Housing Plus programme to support long-term tenants in crisis and ensure long-term tenancy sustainmen...

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Job Overview

Job Type: fulltime,contract
Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
Posted: June 11, 2026
Deadline: July 21, 2026