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Make a Positive Impact as a Day Support Worker
Empower Lives in Long-Term Accommodation Service
Join us at Dublin Simon Community and be a beacon of hope for individuals facing homelessness with additional needs such as mental health or addiction. Our Long-Term Accommodation services in Dublin city center offer a supportive environment where residents, who have often faced prolonged periods of homelessness, find not just a place to stay but a place to grow.
- Career Progression: Many support workers advance to project worker roles within our organisation.
- Flexible Scheduling: Experience the convenience of planning days off and holidays in advance with some full weekends off during the rolling 5-10 weeks rota, offering a healthy work-life balance.
- Rewarding Work Environment:Make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most, providing support, safety, and a path towards independence.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, a 5% matched pension contribution, and policies for sick and maternity leave to support your well-being.
- Sustainable Commuting Options: Benefit from our Bike to Work Scheme and Commuter Travel Tax Savers Ticket, promoting eco-friendly travel.
- Professional Development:Embark on your journey with an extensive training program, including 10 additional training days annually, and seize opportunities for career progression within our community.
Role Highlights:
- Full-Time, Permanent Position.
- Flexible Schedule: 37.5 hours across a 5-week rolling roster, including weekends.
- Location: North Circular Road, Dublin 7.
- Competitive Salary: €28,500, progressing to €29,295 post-probation.
Your Role:
As a Day Support Worker, you'll provide crucial in-the-moment support, ensuring safety and promoting positive mental health. You'll be instrumental in:
- Implementing strategic goals alongside project/key workers.
- Fostering trust and dignity with all service users.
- Engaging in therapeutic and diversionary interventions.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals and housing providers.
- Managing medication regimes and healthcare appointments.
- Handling daily operational duties and ensuring the safety of our facilities.
Who We're Looking For:
- Passionate individuals with a relevant qualification (Level 5/6/7/8) and experience in similar settings.
- A flexible, agile approach with a readiness to learn.
- Experience in Health & Safety practices.
Join Our Mission
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €28,500.00-€29,296.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- In order to work in Ireland a non EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. Do you require an Employment Permit to work in Ireland?
Work Location: In person