Overview
Night Support Worker – Cedar House, City Centre. Closing date for applications: 22.09.25.
Responsibilities
* To engage with and build professional, trusting relationships with residents, treating them with dignity and respect, and working within the values of Crosscare.
* Provide support to Social Care Workers to facilitate the smooth operation of a busy residential facility.
* Support colleagues in all duties including resolving conflict, responding to health issues, premise management, taking referrals and daily operational duties.
* Work effectively as part of a team and be open to reasonable requests from the Deputy Project Leader or Project Leader/Team Leader to ensure effective working relationships.
* Work in line with Crosscare’s policies and code of conduct, and the standard operational procedures of the service.
* Ensure all records are maintained accurately.
* Assist and contribute to the quality agenda to ensure a consistent delivery of service and quality standards in the project.
Fire/Health & Safety
* Assist and/or carry out fire checks as per Fire policy and procedures for residents and the building.
* Observe all Health and Safety policies of the project.
House Keeping
* Ensure common areas (internal and external) are kept clean and tidy, promoting a high quality and clean environment for and with residents.
Maintenance
* Address minor maintenance issues as they arise, or report larger issues to project staff.
Supervision/Training
* Participate in regular supervision.
* Identify and attend relevant training.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum Level 5 Qualification on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) QQI in Social Care, Addiction, Youth Work and/or Healthcare.
* OR Internal candidates on the Current Relief Support Worker panel without a Level 5 or without a relevant Level 5 but with over 1 year of experience.
* IT literacy and good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
* Clearly demonstrated client focus.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Experience or willingness to work evening/night and/or shift work.
* Ability to carry out minor maintenance repairs.
Please note applicants must clearly demonstrate the above essential criteria in their application prior to being considered for shortlisting.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Generous annual leave
* Additional leave for long service
* Training and Development Programmes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Digital Doctor Service
* Competitive pension plan
* Bike to Work Scheme
Application Process
Please submit your CV and cover letter clearly stating which role you are applying for.
Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 9:00am.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland. Crosscare is an equal opportunities employer. Garda Vetting will apply to this role. By submitting your application you agree with Crosscare Privacy Policy.
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