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
• Sleep Over Premium
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike to Work Scheme

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

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification – Degree in social care or a related discipline and have already or commit to registering with CORU as a Social Care Worker before end of the grandparenting registration period.
• Experience - 6-months relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting

Desirable

• Driving - Valid, full driver’s licence; access to own vehicle and ability to obtain insurance for business use (cost covered by organisation)
• Distinct Advantage - Knowledge/Experience of homeless sector, Trauma Informed Approach

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