Associated C*harities T*rust CLG
Associated Charities Trust wishes to recruit the following role:
Relief Worker
"As and when required" basis- Required to be available to cover shifts across a 24/7 Rota (Including waking night shifts).
At Thomond House (Associated Charities Trust C.L.G) we provide housing and a host of support services for people at risk and homeless in Limerick. The services include: Emergency accommodation and support services for women over 18 years old, long-term housing for women over 50 years old and stability transitional housing for women, men and families.
Key areas of responsibility:
* To ensure that the practical needs of the service users are met (i.e. providing food, laundry, clean bedding, etc.)
* To ensure a safe and secure environment and to maintain high standards within the service.
* To carry out the relevant duties on specific shifts.
* While on shift, to work with other members of the staff team, to make decisions consistent with the project team.
* To take an active role in the shift handover.
* To ensure that Associated Charities Trusts policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
* To respond effectively to service user needs and to ensure that the safety, welfare and well-being of service users are protected throughout your shift, day or night.
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Experience working in the field of homelessness and/or addiction, and/or care setting.
· A minimum of level 7 recognised social care qualification or equivalent. Qualifications specified are desirable but not essential as experience is taken into account.
· Ability to manage challenging behaviour, whilst being respectful and professional.
· Excellent communicator, with the ability to advocate on the client's behalf.
· An ability to treat the client group in a non-judgmental and respectful way.
· Good knowledge of relevant local services and strong ability to work in partnership with relevant services.
· Good written and oral communication skills.
· Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
· Good conflict resolution skills
. Closing date for Relief Worker position 30th September 2025 Short listing of applications will apply.
Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidate)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.16 per hour
Benefits:
* Sick pay
Location:
* Thomondgate, Limerick, CO. Limerick (preferred)
Work Location: In person