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Graduate Support Worker - Cork -2025 Graduate Programme

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Depaul

Aug 31

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Cork

Requirements

  • Qualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community Development
  • Relevant experience - student placement or relevant voluntary experience in the Social Care sector required
  • 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
  • Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless people
  • Be a good communicator and computer literate
  • Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values
  • Ability to work shifts
  • Driving License

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required
  • Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation
  • 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
  • Provide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker Rotation
  • In conjunction with 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 projects Safety Statement.
  • To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in place.
  • Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health
  • To work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to team and partner agency when Case Workers are not available
  • To plan and facilitate onsite social activities.
  • To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.
  • To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
  • To participate in ongoing graduate programmes and events

FAQs

What is the start date for the Graduate Support Worker position?

The Graduate Support Worker position commences in June 2025.

What are the working hours for this position?

This role works across a 7-day week rota.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A qualification in the Social Care field such as Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology, or Community Development is required.

Is prior experience necessary for applicants?

Yes, relevant experience such as a student placement or voluntary experience in the Social Care sector is required.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include good communication, computer literacy, and an understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness and support services.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, participants will participate in regular supervision, annual appraisals, and ongoing graduate programmes and events to identify job-related development and training needs.

Is a driving license necessary for the position?

A driving license is desirable but not mandatory for the position.

What responsibilities will a Graduate Support Worker have?

Responsibilities include supporting service users in managing daily living, maintaining cleanliness, providing reports on case studies, and attending team meetings.

How does Depaul ensure the safety and health standards are met?

Graduate Support Workers are responsible for ensuring that Health and Safety standards are met in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and project Safety Statement.

Will I need to work shifts?

Yes, the ability to work shifts is required for this position.

Changing lives & creating futures since 1958.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1958
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DePaul, a progressive, not-for-profit organization founded in 1958, is committed to providing quality services including assisted and independent living services for seniors; residential, rehabilitation and treatment services to persons with mental illness in recovery, some of whom have a history of homelessness; addiction prevention and support services, vocational programs and affordable housing. DePaul assists individuals in achieving their optimum level of independence and success in the environment of their choice, while remaining sensitive to assessed community needs and available resources. DePaul provides services in 20 counties in New York, North Carolina and South Carolina and serves nearly 5,000 people each year in nearly 60 residential program sites. DePaul operates nearly 3,000 beds and employs nearly 1,700 people.

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