Commencing in June 2026, the Graduate Support Worker position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Graduate 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.
* Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required
* Provide a Presentation on experience of Graduate Programme
KEY AREAS 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
* 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
* 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
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility both in relation to tasks and direct reports may be added over time.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
* 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
Desirable
* Driving License
Closing date for application is January 16th 2026