Commencing in June 2026, the Depaul Graduate Programme offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. Trained as a Support Worker, you 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 rotaAt 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 teamTo encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily livingObserve and attend key worker sessions with service users when requiredProvide a Presentation on experience of Graduate ProgramKEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILilityTo encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily livingIn 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 areasEncouraging service users to take responsibility for maintaining their own environmentTo encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily livingObserve and attend key worker sessions with service users when requiredProvide a report on an assigned case study during Support Worker RotationIn conjunction with project team, to assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc. where necessaryCarry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User's files, OTIS, IR and AR completion etcTo ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul's Health and Safety policy and the projects Safety StatementTo undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and to use security systems put in placeSupporting residents - To maintain positive Mental HealthTo 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 availableTo plan and facilitate onsite social activitiesTo attend and participate in team meetings and staff team daysTo participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needsTo participate in ongoing graduate programmes and eventsThe 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 EXPERIENCEQualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community DevelopmentRelevant experience - student placement or relevant voluntary experience in the Social Care sector requiredProcess 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 needsHave a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless peopleBe a good communicator and computer literateKnowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values.Ability to work s hiftsDesirableDriving License