Housing Support Officer
Relief Panel
Job Location:
Galway Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services
Contract Details:
Relief Panel contract
Salary & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate
• Sundays: Time and a Half
• Public Holidays: Double Time
• Employee Assistance Program

· Bike to Work Scheme
· Death in Service benefit – 2 times basic annual salary
Job Purpose:
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.
Main duties & 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.
Service Delivery
Ability to lead a shift effectively, 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.
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.
General
Willingness to adapt as needed to support client and service needs.
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all key duties/responsibilities involved and consequently, the person can be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the position, which may be assigned to them from time to time.
Person specification:
§ 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 and full clean driver’s licence.

• Distinct Advantage - Knowledge/Experience of homeless sector, Trauma Informed Approach.

All applicants should submit a CV and Cover letter to jobs@galwaysimon.ie by
5pm on the closing date of 1st January 2025.
Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Galway, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you registering with or in the process of registering with CORU?

Experience:

• Social Care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Drivers Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/01/2025
Reference ID: HSO Relief panel