DePaul, a progressive, not-for-profit organization founded in 1958, is committed to providing quality services including assisted and independent living services for seniors; residential, rehabilitation and treatment services to persons with mental illness in recovery, some of whom have a history of homelessness; addiction prevention and support services, vocational programs and affordable housing.  DePaul assists individuals in achieving their optimum level of independence and success in the environment of their choice, while remaining sensitive to assessed community needs and available resources.

DePaul provides services in 20 counties in New York, North Carolina and South Carolina and serves nearly 5,000 people each year in nearly 60 residential program sites. DePaul operates nearly 3,000 beds and employs nearly 1,700 people.

Non-profit

Depaul

Changing lives & creating futures since 1958.

You need 1 year in homelessness or a related field, relevant qualification, education, risk assessment knowledge, team skills, and understanding of mental health and health/safety in residential settings.

You will maintain cleanliness, support residents in daily living skills, manage finances, ensure health and safety, facilitate activities, and collaborate with the team for residents' well-being.

People, HR & Administration

Healthcare

Dublin

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 Support Worker – Blessington Street, Dublin
 12 Month FTC with a view to permanency
 Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
 Salary: €33,996.99 per annum
 
 Role: This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives. This role works across a 7-day week rota, and commences with increased annual leave days and other added benefits.
 
 Key Areas of Responsibility: In conjunction with residents and rest of the team to ensure that the house is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas and bathrooms. Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environment, and supporting them with laundry and cleaning tasks where appropriate. To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living. In conjunction with project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessary. Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc. To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the projects Safety Statement. To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in place. Relational Security Support – Managing risks relating to service Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health Reporting to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available To plan and facilitate onsite social activities. To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
 Person Requirements: Have at least 1 years’ experience working in the homelessness field or another suitably related area, desirably in a residential setting OR relevant qualification in the social care field, (Social care/ psychology, nursing etc) Level 5 and above. Have a good standard of education. Experience of service user activity planning desirable for this role. Experience of lone working or off-site working an advantage An understanding of enduring mental health issues and the impact it has on the individual. Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems (i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments) Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people. Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul.
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 Support Worker – Blessington Street, Dublin
  12 Month FTC with a view to permanency
  Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
  Salary: €33,996.99 per annum
 
  Role: This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives. This role works across a 7-day week rota, and commences with increased annual leave days and other added benefits.
 
  Key Areas of Responsibility: In conjunction with residents and rest of the team to ensure that the house is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas and bathrooms. Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environment, and supporting them with laundry and cleaning tasks where appropriate. To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living. In conjunction with project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessary. Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc. To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the projects Safety Statement. To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in place. Relational Security Support – Managing risks relating to service Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health Reporting to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available To plan and facilitate onsite social activities. To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
   Person Requirements: Have at least 1 years’ experience working in the homelessness field or another suitably related area, desirably in a residential setting OR relevant qualification in the social care field, (Social care/ psychology, nursing etc) Level 5 and above. Have a good standard of education. Experience of service user activity planning desirable for this role. Experience of lone working or off-site working an advantage An understanding of enduring mental health issues and the impact it has on the individual. Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems (i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments) Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people. Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul.


Support Worker - Dublin - Depaul

Support Worker - Dublin

You need a Social Care qualification, relevant experience, understanding of homelessness issues, knowledge of resources, strong communication skills, a driving license, and be CORU registered or working towards it.

You will support residents in daily living, maintain hygiene standards, manage finances, ensure health and safety, plan activities, and participate in team meetings and supervision.

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 Commencing in June 2025, the Graduate Support Worker position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Graduate Support Worker will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives.
 
 This role works across a 7-day week rota.
 
 At the end of the twelve month programme graduates will be able to:
 <ul>
 <li>To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team</li>
 <li>To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.</li>
 <li>Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required</li>
 <li>Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation</li>
 </ul> 
 
 KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 <ul>
 <li>To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.</li>
 <li>In conjunction with residents and the rest of the team to ensure that the service is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas</li>
 <li>Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environment</li>
 <li>To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.</li>
 <li>Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required</li>
 <li>Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation</li>
 <li>In conjunction with project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessary.</li>
 <li>Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc</li>
 <li>To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the projects Safety Statement.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in place.</li>
 <li>Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health</li>
 <li>To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available</li>
 <li>To plan and facilitate onsite social activities.</li>
 <li>To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.</li>
 <li>To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.</li>
 <li>To participate in ongoing graduate programmes and events</li>
 </ul> 
 
 The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility both in relation to tasks and direct reports may be added over time.
 
 PERSON REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
 <ul>
 <li>Qualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community Development</li>
 <li>Relevant experience - student placement or relevant voluntary experience in the Social Care sector required</li>
 <li>Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered in homeless services to service users with complex support needs</li>
 <li>Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless people</li>
 <li>Be a good communicator and computer literate</li>
 <li>Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values.</li>
 <li>Ability to work shifts</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Desirable
 <ul>
 <li>Driving License</li>
 </ul> 
 
 CORU REGISTRATION
 This post is subject to CORU registration, if you do not hold current registration with CORU you must be able to demonstrate you are working towards same with existing experience within the Social Care sector.
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 Commencing in June 2025, the Graduate Support Worker position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Graduate Support Worker will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives.
 
  This role works across a 7-day week rota.
 
  At the end of the twelve month programme graduates will be able to:
 
  To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team
  To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
  Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required
  Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation
 
 
 KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 
  To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
  In conjunction with residents and the rest of the team to ensure that the service is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas
  Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environment
  To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
  Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required
  Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation
  In conjunction with project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessary.
  Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc
  To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the projects Safety Statement.
 
 
  To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in place.
  Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health
  To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available
  To plan and facilitate onsite social activities.
  To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.
  To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
  To participate in ongoing graduate programmes and events
 
 
  The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility both in relation to tasks and direct reports may be added over time.
 
  PERSON REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
 
  Qualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community Development
  Relevant experience - student placement or relevant voluntary experience in the Social Care sector required
  Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered in homeless services to service users with complex support needs
  Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless people
  Be a good communicator and computer literate
  Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values.
  Ability to work shifts
 
 
  Desirable
 
  Driving License
 
 
 CORU REGISTRATION
 This post is subject to CORU registration, if you do not hold current registration with CORU you must be able to demonstrate you are working towards same with existing experience within the Social Care sector.



Graduate Support Worker - Dublin- 2025 Graduate Programme - Depaul

Graduate Support Worker - Dublin- 2025 Graduate Programme

You need a relevant social care qualification, placement or voluntary experience, understanding of homelessness, knowledge of resources, good communication skills, a driving license, and the ability to work shifts.

You will support residents in daily living skills, maintain cleanliness, assist with finances, ensure safety, facilitate activities, report on cases, and participate in team meetings and training.

Cork

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 Commencing in June 2025, the Graduate Support Worker position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Graduate Support Worker will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives.
 
 This role works across a 7-day week rota.
 
 At the end of the twelve month programme graduates will be able to:
 <ul>
 <li>To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team</li>
 <li>To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.</li>
 <li>Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required</li>
 <li>Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation</li>
 </ul>
 KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 <ul>
 <li>To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.</li>
 <li>In conjunction with residents and the rest of the team to ensure that the service is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas</li>
 <li>Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environment</li>
 <li>To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.</li>
 <li>Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required</li>
 <li>Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation</li>
 <li>In conjunction with project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessary.</li>
 <li>Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc</li>
 <li>To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the projects Safety Statement.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in place.</li>
 <li>Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health</li>
 <li>To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available</li>
 <li>To plan and facilitate onsite social activities.</li>
 <li>To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.</li>
 <li>To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.</li>
 <li>To participate in ongoing graduate programmes and events</li>
 </ul> 
 
 The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility both in relation to tasks and direct reports may be added over time.
 
 PERSON REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
 <ul>
 <li>Qualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community Development</li>
 <li>Relevant experience - student placement or relevant voluntary experience in the Social Care sector required</li>
 <li>Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered in homeless services to service users with complex support needs</li>
 <li>Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless people</li>
 <li>Be a good communicator and computer literate</li>
 <li>Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values.</li>
 <li>Ability to work shifts</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Desirable
 <ul>
 <li>Driving License</li>
 </ul>
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 Commencing in June 2025, the Graduate Support Worker position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Graduate Support Worker will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives.
 
  This role works across a 7-day week rota.
 
  At the end of the twelve month programme graduates will be able to:
 
  To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team
  To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
  Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required
  Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation
 
 KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 
  To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
  In conjunction with residents and the rest of the team to ensure that the service is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas
  Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environment
  To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
  Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required
  Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation
  In conjunction with project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessary.
  Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc
  To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the projects Safety Statement.
 
 
  To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in place.
  Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health
  To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available
  To plan and facilitate onsite social activities.
  To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.
  To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
  To participate in ongoing graduate programmes and events
 
 
  The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility both in relation to tasks and direct reports may be added over time.
 
  PERSON REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
 
  Qualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community Development
  Relevant experience - student placement or relevant voluntary experience in the Social Care sector required
  Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered in homeless services to service users with complex support needs
  Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless people
  Be a good communicator and computer literate
  Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values.
  Ability to work shifts
 
 
  Desirable
 
  Driving License
 


Graduate Support Worker - Cork -2025 Graduate Programme - Depaul

Graduate Support Worker - Cork -2025 Graduate Programme

You need 1 year experience as a Health Care Assistant, QQI/FETAC level 5, skills in personal care, teamwork, crisis response, and knowledge of homelessness and health & safety.

You will assist residents with personal care, medication, nutrition, and hygiene, ensure a safe environment, report health issues, and communicate effectively with staff and nurses.

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 Full-Time Care Worker– Fixed Term (including two weekends a month)
 Temporary Contract (6 Month FTC with possibility to extend)
 Salary: €32,100.00 per annum
 Based in Sundial Dublin &amp; St. Vincent’s Cork
 
 Role:
 This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Dublin. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin and Cork. This role will report directly to the Local Management Team and will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day personal care, hygiene and nutritional needs of high support need residents and infection control in their personal living areas.
 This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals. 
 
 Key Areas of Responsibility:
 <ul>
 <li>Offer personal care &amp; support in regard to hygiene issues in accordance with Depaul’s career standards, to uphold the dignity and respect of the residents</li>
 <li>Prompting service users to take their medication regularly.</li>
 <li>Assisting high support needs residents with getting up in the morning, washing dressing and changing of clothes, incontinence management etc. in privacy of rooms.</li>
 <li>Monitor for pressure areas occurring and know what measures to put in place to prevent them.</li>
 <li>As required, adapt levels of assistance to needs of particular residents, encouraging maximum levels of independence.</li>
 <li>Apply the Depaul Carer’s personal standard of hygiene in assisting in the prevention of infection.</li>
 <li>Operate effectively to prevent cross-infection, using recognized Infection Control measures.</li>
 <li>Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents</li>
 <li>Offer laundry support for residents – in particular those with incontinence issues.</li>
 <li>Support and assist residents where possible to be active themselves in maintaining good standards of cleanliness in bedrooms.</li>
 <li>Ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met. Assist with feeding of residents when required.</li>
 <li>Promote and support the importance of a well-balanced diet for residents with high support care needs</li>
 <li>Where appropriate ensure that food is stored hygienically and safely.</li>
 <li>Offer support and intervene, as directed by the nurse, to the residents in regard hydration and nutrition.</li>
 <li>Liaise with Shift Co-ordinator, as often as required, and participate fully in Handovers, when in attendance</li>
 <li>Link in with on-site nurse daily, as required, especially in regard to resident care.</li>
 <li>Report health issues or concerns to Nurse, Shift co-ordinator and LMT as required.</li>
 <li>Report all Incidents (as instructed by the Local Management), as per Depaul’s Incident Management procedure.</li>
 <li>Alert a manager of any crisis or behaviour management issues and to use on call manager, if no local manager present.</li>
 <li>Support other staff in maintaining good order and organisation in the house.</li>
 <li>If required, at the direction of a manager or Nurse, accompany residents to medical/health related appointments.</li>
 <li>Support residents in taking their daily medication and keep appropriate records as per the medication standards on-site.</li>
 <li>Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and localised safety statement.</li>
 <li>Undertake assigned duties regarding the overall security of the house and to use security systems put in place.</li>
 <li>Report all Health &amp; Safety issues and manage same, as appropriate to your role.</li>
 <li>Work collaboratively with other carers and all other staff in the best interests of the residents.</li>
 <li>Use the formal communication systems of the service (i.e. Communications book, Case Notes, Handover records etc.) to ensure effective communication between shifts and other staff.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Person Requirements:
 <ul>
 <li>One year’s full time experience as Health Care Assistant, preferably in a residential setting. It is essential that you have experience in assisting with personal care management. It is desirable to have experience/ interest in dealing with homelessness, substance misuse problems and mental health issues.</li>
 <li>Good standard education.</li>
 <li>QQI/FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award to work as a Health Care Assistant.</li>
 <li>Infection Control and Manual Handling</li>
 <li>Understand why people become homeless and the issues they present with, and what supports can be offered in services to service users with complex needs</li>
 <li>Understanding of risk management principles.</li>
 <li>Capable of responding calmly in a crisis and use your own initiative to deal with incidents as they arise</li>
 <li>Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication</li>
 <li>Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people.</li>
 <li>Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul</li>
 </ul>
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 Full-Time Care Worker– Fixed Term (including two weekends a month)
  Temporary Contract (6 Month FTC with possibility to extend)
  Salary: €32,100.00 per annum
  Based in Sundial Dublin & St. Vincent’s Cork
 
  Role:
 This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Dublin. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin and Cork. This role will report directly to the Local Management Team and will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day personal care, hygiene and nutritional needs of high support need residents and infection control in their personal living areas.
 This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals.
 
  Key Areas of Responsibility:
 
  Offer personal care & support in regard to hygiene issues in accordance with Depaul’s career standards, to uphold the dignity and respect of the residents
  Prompting service users to take their medication regularly.
  Assisting high support needs residents with getting up in the morning, washing dressing and changing of clothes, incontinence management etc. in privacy of rooms.
  Monitor for pressure areas occurring and know what measures to put in place to prevent them.
  As required, adapt levels of assistance to needs of particular residents, encouraging maximum levels of independence.
  Apply the Depaul Carer’s personal standard of hygiene in assisting in the prevention of infection.
  Operate effectively to prevent cross-infection, using recognized Infection Control measures.
  Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents
  Offer laundry support for residents – in particular those with incontinence issues.
  Support and assist residents where possible to be active themselves in maintaining good standards of cleanliness in bedrooms.
  Ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met. Assist with feeding of residents when required.
  Promote and support the importance of a well-balanced diet for residents with high support care needs
  Where appropriate ensure that food is stored hygienically and safely.
  Offer support and intervene, as directed by the nurse, to the residents in regard hydration and nutrition.
  Liaise with Shift Co-ordinator, as often as required, and participate fully in Handovers, when in attendance
  Link in with on-site nurse daily, as required, especially in regard to resident care.
  Report health issues or concerns to Nurse, Shift co-ordinator and LMT as required.
  Report all Incidents (as instructed by the Local Management), as per Depaul’s Incident Management procedure.
  Alert a manager of any crisis or behaviour management issues and to use on call manager, if no local manager present.
  Support other staff in maintaining good order and organisation in the house.
  If required, at the direction of a manager or Nurse, accompany residents to medical/health related appointments.
  Support residents in taking their daily medication and keep appropriate records as per the medication standards on-site.
  Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and localised safety statement.
  Undertake assigned duties regarding the overall security of the house and to use security systems put in place.
  Report all Health & Safety issues and manage same, as appropriate to your role.
  Work collaboratively with other carers and all other staff in the best interests of the residents.
  Use the formal communication systems of the service (i.e. Communications book, Case Notes, Handover records etc.) to ensure effective communication between shifts and other staff.
 
 
  Person Requirements:
 
  One year’s full time experience as Health Care Assistant, preferably in a residential setting. It is essential that you have experience in assisting with personal care management. It is desirable to have experience/ interest in dealing with homelessness, substance misuse problems and mental health issues.
  Good standard education.
  QQI/FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award to work as a Health Care Assistant.
  Infection Control and Manual Handling
  Understand why people become homeless and the issues they present with, and what supports can be offered in services to service users with complex needs
  Understanding of risk management principles.
  Capable of responding calmly in a crisis and use your own initiative to deal with incidents as they arise
  Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication
  Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people.
  Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul
 


Health Care Worker - Cork - Depaul

Health Care Worker - Cork

You need 1 year as a Health Care Assistant, QQI Level 5, experience with personal care, and understanding of homelessness, mental health, and risk management. Teamwork and safety knowledge are essential.

You will provide personal care, assist with medication, maintain hygiene, support nutrition, monitor health, report issues, and collaborate with staff to ensure residents' well-being.

<div>
 Full-Time Care Worker– Fixed Term (including two weekends a month)
 Temporary Contract (12 Month FTC with possibility to extend)
 Salary: €32,100.00 per annum 
 Based in Sundial Dublin &amp; St. Vincent’s Cork
 
 Role:
 This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Dublin. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin and Cork. This role will report directly to the Local Management Team and will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day personal care, hygiene and nutritional needs of high support need residents and infection control in their personal living areas.
 This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals. 
 
 Key Areas of Responsibility:
 <ul>
 <li>Offer personal care &amp; support in regard to hygiene issues in accordance with Depaul’s career standards, to uphold the dignity and respect of the residents</li>
 <li>Prompting service users to take their medication regularly.</li>
 <li>Assisting high support needs residents with getting up in the morning, washing dressing and changing of clothes, incontinence management etc. in privacy of rooms.</li>
 <li>Monitor for pressure areas occurring and know what measures to put in place to prevent them.</li>
 <li>As required, adapt levels of assistance to needs of particular residents, encouraging maximum levels of independence.</li>
 <li>Apply the Depaul Carer’s personal standard of hygiene in assisting in the prevention of infection.</li>
 <li>Operate effectively to prevent cross-infection, using recognized Infection Control measures.</li>
 <li>Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents</li>
 <li>Offer laundry support for residents – in particular those with incontinence issues.</li>
 <li>Support and assist residents where possible to be active themselves in maintaining good standards of cleanliness in bedrooms.</li>
 <li>Ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met. Assist with feeding of residents when required.</li>
 <li>Promote and support the importance of a well-balanced diet for residents with high support care needs</li>
 <li>Where appropriate ensure that food is stored hygienically and safely.</li>
 <li>Offer support and intervene, as directed by the nurse, to the residents in regard hydration and nutrition.</li>
 <li>Liaise with Shift Co-ordinator, as often as required, and participate fully in Handovers, when in attendance</li>
 <li>Link in with on-site nurse daily, as required, especially in regard to resident care.</li>
 <li>Report health issues or concerns to Nurse, Shift co-ordinator and LMT as required.</li>
 <li>Report all Incidents (as instructed by the Local Management), as per Depaul’s Incident Management procedure.</li>
 <li>Alert a manager of any crisis or behaviour management issues and to use on call manager, if no local manager present.</li>
 <li>Support other staff in maintaining good order and organisation in the house.</li>
 <li>If required, at the direction of a manager or Nurse, accompany residents to medical/health related appointments.</li>
 <li>Support residents in taking their daily medication and keep appropriate records as per the medication standards on-site.</li>
 <li>Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and localised safety statement.</li>
 <li>Undertake assigned duties regarding the overall security of the house and to use security systems put in place.</li>
 <li>Report all Health &amp; Safety issues and manage same, as appropriate to your role.</li>
 <li>Work collaboratively with other carers and all other staff in the best interests of the residents.</li>
 <li>Use the formal communication systems of the service (i.e. Communications book, Case Notes, Handover records etc.) to ensure effective communication between shifts and other staff.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Person Requirements:
 <ul>
 <li>One year’s full time experience as Health Care Assistant, preferably in a residential setting. It is essential that you have experience in assisting with personal care management. It is desirable to have experience/ interest in dealing with homelessness, substance misuse problems and mental health issues.</li>
 <li>Good standard education.</li>
 <li>QQI/FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award to work as a Health Care Assistant.</li>
 <li>Infection Control and Manual Handling</li>
 <li>Understand why people become homeless and the issues they present with, and what supports can be offered in services to service users with complex needs</li>
 <li>Understanding of risk management principles.</li>
 <li>Capable of responding calmly in a crisis and use your own initiative to deal with incidents as they arise</li>
 <li>Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication</li>
 <li>Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people.</li>
 <li>Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul</li>
 </ul>
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 Full-Time Care Worker– Fixed Term (including two weekends a month)
  Temporary Contract (12 Month FTC with possibility to extend)
  Salary: €32,100.00 per annum 
 Based in Sundial Dublin & St. Vincent’s Cork
 
  Role:
 This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Dublin. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin and Cork. This role will report directly to the Local Management Team and will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day personal care, hygiene and nutritional needs of high support need residents and infection control in their personal living areas.
 This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals.
 
  Key Areas of Responsibility:
 
  Offer personal care & support in regard to hygiene issues in accordance with Depaul’s career standards, to uphold the dignity and respect of the residents
  Prompting service users to take their medication regularly.
  Assisting high support needs residents with getting up in the morning, washing dressing and changing of clothes, incontinence management etc. in privacy of rooms.
  Monitor for pressure areas occurring and know what measures to put in place to prevent them.
  As required, adapt levels of assistance to needs of particular residents, encouraging maximum levels of independence.
  Apply the Depaul Carer’s personal standard of hygiene in assisting in the prevention of infection.
  Operate effectively to prevent cross-infection, using recognized Infection Control measures.
  Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents
  Offer laundry support for residents – in particular those with incontinence issues.
  Support and assist residents where possible to be active themselves in maintaining good standards of cleanliness in bedrooms.
  Ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met. Assist with feeding of residents when required.
  Promote and support the importance of a well-balanced diet for residents with high support care needs
  Where appropriate ensure that food is stored hygienically and safely.
  Offer support and intervene, as directed by the nurse, to the residents in regard hydration and nutrition.
  Liaise with Shift Co-ordinator, as often as required, and participate fully in Handovers, when in attendance
  Link in with on-site nurse daily, as required, especially in regard to resident care.
  Report health issues or concerns to Nurse, Shift co-ordinator and LMT as required.
  Report all Incidents (as instructed by the Local Management), as per Depaul’s Incident Management procedure.
  Alert a manager of any crisis or behaviour management issues and to use on call manager, if no local manager present.
  Support other staff in maintaining good order and organisation in the house.
  If required, at the direction of a manager or Nurse, accompany residents to medical/health related appointments.
  Support residents in taking their daily medication and keep appropriate records as per the medication standards on-site.
  Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and localised safety statement.
  Undertake assigned duties regarding the overall security of the house and to use security systems put in place.
  Report all Health & Safety issues and manage same, as appropriate to your role.
  Work collaboratively with other carers and all other staff in the best interests of the residents.
  Use the formal communication systems of the service (i.e. Communications book, Case Notes, Handover records etc.) to ensure effective communication between shifts and other staff.
 
 
  Person Requirements:
 
  One year’s full time experience as Health Care Assistant, preferably in a residential setting. It is essential that you have experience in assisting with personal care management. It is desirable to have experience/ interest in dealing with homelessness, substance misuse problems and mental health issues.
  Good standard education.
  QQI/FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award to work as a Health Care Assistant.
  Infection Control and Manual Handling
  Understand why people become homeless and the issues they present with, and what supports can be offered in services to service users with complex needs
  Understanding of risk management principles.
  Capable of responding calmly in a crisis and use your own initiative to deal with incidents as they arise
  Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication
  Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people.
  Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul
 


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