HOUSING SUPPORT OFFICER - MEN’S RESIDENTIAL HIGH SUPPORT SERVICE

If you want to make a real impact on the lives of others join Galway Simon Community where we work towards eliminating homelessness through advocacy, education and campaigning in line with our values of compassion, community and collaboration.
Contract Details Specific Purpose Contract, Part-Time, 30-hour week on average as part of a 4-week rolling roster with a 7-day liability that includes ‘sleep-overs’.
Location Galway
Salary HSE Social Care Worker salary scale 01/03/2023 €36,195 – €51,941 (pro rata)

JOB SUMMARY

Housing Support Officers act as key workers, alongside Health Care Assistants, with clients that have complex care and support needs, delivering practical and emotional supports as part of their overall support plan.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification - Degree in social care or similar, and qualify for CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
• Experience - 2-years relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting.
• Driving - Valid, full driving licence.

• Clients - Support clients from all backgrounds and experiences, in a calm, trauma informed, harm-reduction approach to implement client support plans that maximise their health, self-care, education, community engagement, home management skills, and their overall well-being with the goal of independent living.
• Compliance - Stay compliant with all organisation policies, stay up to date on mandatory training, participate in routine maintenance, inspections and cleaning in line with health and safety standards.
• Service Delivery - Ability to lead a shift effectively, systematically log and record all interventions with and behalf of clients on relevant systems, work in an organised and efficient manner with clear communication within the team to deliver high-quality professional service.
• General - Willingness to adapt as needed to support client and service needs.
• Values - Demonstrate the Galway Simon Community values compassion, community and collaboration.
  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.