Night Support Worker - Abbey House 15-Bed Emergency Service
At Abbey House we take a client-centred approach, empowering individuals with personalised support that helps individuals as they work through underlying challenges in transitioning to suitable accommodation.
Contract Details Permanent Part-Time Contract, 32-hour week on average (inclusive of lunch breaks) on a 4-week rolling roster with a 7-day liability that includes ‘Live Nights’.
Location Galway City

Salary HSE Health Care Assistant 01/03/23 salary scale €31,723 - €40,738 (pro rata)

• Sunday-Friday Night Hours (12am-8am): Time and a Half
• Saturday Night Hours (12am-8am): Double Time
• Sunday Day Hours: Time and a Half
• Public Holiday Hours: Double Time

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of a Night Worker is to meet the needs of clients on a nightly basis, respond to crisis, and engage clients in service activities and support plans.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification - Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782) or Healthcare Support (5M4339)
• Experience - 1-year relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting

• 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 - 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.