Commencing in June 2026, 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 Presentation on experience of Graduate Programme

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