Housing Support Officer

Relief Panel

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 Relief Panel Contract

Location Galway Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services

Salary: Hourly Rate

Benefits

• Sundays: Time and a Half
• Public Holidays: Double Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Death in Service – 2x basic salary

Job Summary

The Relief Worker will be engaged on the authority of the Service Manager(s) to provide short-term locum cover for planned and un-planned absences, in the supported housing and other services operated by Galway Simon Community.

Key Responsibilities

• Clients - Support clients from all backgrounds and experiences, in a calm, effective, trauma informed manner to 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.

Requirements

• Qualification – Degree in social care or similar, commit to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
• Experience - 1-year relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting.

• Driving - Valid, full driver’s licence.
• Distinct Advantage -  Knowledge/Experience of homeless sector, Trauma Informed Approach

Closing date 1st January 2025.

Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.