Support Worker - Graduate Programme Northern Ireland: 2027 Graduate Programme

This Support Worker-Graduate Programme position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The 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.

Attend and participate in key worker sessions with service users when required

Provide an end of year presentation on time in Services.

Key Area 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.

Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required

In conjunction with the 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 project's Safety Statement.

To attend and participate in team meetings and staff team days.

To participate in ongoing graduate programmes and events

Personal Experience and Requirements

Qualification in the Social Care field- Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology or Community Development

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

Be a good communicator and computer literate

Knowledge and understanding of Depaul vision mission and values.

Ability to work shifts

Relevant experience within the Community and Voluntary sector

Desirable

Driving Licence