Graduate Support Worker Belfast and Derry- 2026 Graduate Programme

Depaul Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Belfast is seeking a Graduate Support Worker to support service users in a holistic manner. You will work in a multi-disciplined team to promote personal development and mental health for individuals facing homelessness. The ideal candidate holds a qualification in the Social Care field and has excellent communication skills. The role involves working shifts and participating in team initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary sector resources for homeless people.
• Ability to work shifts in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience within the Community and Voluntary sector.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in managing their daily living skills.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
• Participate in team meetings and training activities.

Skills

Good communication

Understanding of homelessness issues

Computer literacy

Education

Qualification in the Social Care field

Job description

Overview

Commencing in June 2026, this 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 principle of harm minimization, residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity. Depaul is committed 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 participate in key worker sessions with service users when required
• Provide a presentation on Support Worker experience

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.
• 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.

Position Graduate Support Worker

• 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 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
• 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
• Relevant experience within the Community and Voluntary sector

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Access NI

This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate.

NISCC

This post is subject to NISCC registration, if you do not hold a valid registration this must be completed within your probationary period.