Housing & Community Support Assistant (Part-Time)

Galway Simon Community; Galway; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time & a half Sundays

Double time holidays

Pro rata leave

Education support

Pension scheme

Sleep over premium

Bike to work

Employee assistance program

Death in service

Mileage coverage

Job summary

Galway Simon Community is seeking a Support Assistant for the Women's High Support Service in Galway. The role is permanent, part-time (32 hours weekly) on a 4-week rolling roster including sleep-overs, with a salary scale of €35,434–€44,539 pro-rata.

Join a team delivering practical and emotional support to clients, alongside Housing Support Officers, under a compassionate, collaborative ethos. A QQI Level 5 health service qualification and 1 year of care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Essential: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782) or Healthcare Support (5M4339)
• Experience: 1 year in a similar care role

Responsibilities

• Clients: support diverse clients with trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach to implement support plans.
• Compliance: stay compliant with organisational policies and mandatory training, assist in health and safety routines.
• Service Delivery: log and record all client interventions accurately in systems; communicate clearly within the team.
• General: adapt to changing client and service needs.
• Values: exemplify Galway Simon Community values of compassion, community and collaboration.

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782) or Healthcare Support (5M4339)

Job description

Galway Simon Community is seeking a Support Assistant for the Women's High Support Service in Galway. The role is permanent, part-time (32 hours weekly) on a 4-week rolling roster including sleep-overs, with a salary scale of €35,434–€44,539 pro-rata.

Join a team delivering practical and emotional support to clients, alongside Housing Support Officers, under a compassionate, collaborative ethos. A QQI Level 5 health service qualification and 1 year of care experience are required.