Relief Night Support Worker

at  Depaul Ireland

Relief Night Support Worker
Cork Services
Salary €16.27 per hour
Casual
Hours: “As and When Required” basis - required to be available to cover night shifts across a 24/7 rota (includes waking night shifts)
Role
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s services teams in Cork. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout the Republic and Northern Ireland. This role will report directly to the Local Management Team and will be responsible for responding effectively to service user needs and to security alerts and ensure that the safety, welfare and well-being of the service users are protected throughout the night. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals
Location
Cork
Essential Criteria
Have at least 1 years’ experience working in the homelessness field or another suitably related area, desirably in a residential setting OR
Level 5 QQI qualification or above in social care, or a suitably related area.
Have an understanding of harm reduction and low threshold working
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
The above list is not exhaustive
What we can offer you
Diversity and inclusion is championed within Depaul, with staff drawn from all walks of life. Strong focus is placed on staff development in the form of robust induction, regular supervision, joint annual reviews, and a wealth of learning and development opportunities.
Closing date for applications is 10th April 2024 @9.00a

Please refer the Job description for details