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Support Worker - Dublin

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Depaul

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • 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.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Support Worker.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located in Blessington Street, Dublin.

What type of contract is being offered?

This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) with a view to permanency.

How many hours per week will the successful candidate work?

The successful candidate will work full time, 37.5 hours per week.

What is the annual salary for this position?

The annual salary for this position is €33,996.99.

What are the key responsibilities of the Support Worker?

Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, encouraging service users to manage daily living skills, assisting with personal finances, ensuring health and safety standards, supporting residents' mental health, and planning social activities.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in the homelessness field or a related area, or a relevant qualification in social care, psychology, nursing, etc., at Level 5 or above.

Is experience in service user activity planning necessary?

Experience in service user activity planning is desirable for this role.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include teamwork, understanding of mental health issues, knowledge of risk assessment processes, and health and safety requirements in a residential setting.

Will the Support Worker participate in team meetings?

Yes, the Support Worker is expected to attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.

Are there opportunities for job-related development and training?

Yes, the role includes participating in regular supervision and annual appraisals to help identify job-related development and training needs.

Is flexibility required for this position?

Yes, flexibility to cover for other staff roles may be required from time to time.

Depaul

Changing lives & creating futures since 1958.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1958
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.