Support Worker-Graduate Programme Cork: 2027 Graduate Programme

This Support Worker-Graduate Programme position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Support Worker will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm reduction where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering residents to manage their own lives. This role works across a 7-day week rota. At the end of the twelve-month programme graduates will be able to: - To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team - To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living. - Attend and participate in key worker sessions with service users when required - Provide an end of year presentation on time in Services. Key Area of Responsibility - To encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living. - In conjunction with residents and the rest of the team to ensure that the service is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas - Encouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environment. - Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required - In conjunction with the project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessary. - Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User’s files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etc. - To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and the project's Safety Statement. - To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days. - To participate in ongoing graduate programmes and events Personal Experience and Requirements - Qualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community Development - Process an understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they present with, understanding what supports can be offered in homeless services to service users with complex support needs - Be a good communicator and computer literate - Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values. - Ability to work shifts - Relevant experience within the Community and Voluntary sector Desirable - Driving Licence