Housing Support Specialist — Trauma‑Informed Care

Galway Simon; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays: Time and a Half

Public Holidays: Double Time

25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata)

Sleep Over Premium

Employee Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Death in Service (2x basic salary)

Job summary

Galway Simon Community is recruiting a Housing Support Officer - Men's Residential High Support Service in Galway. The role is a Specific Purpose Contract, part-time, 30 hours per week on a 4-week rolling roster including sleep-overs.

Salary on the HSE Social Care Worker scale €39,951–€55,049 pro rata, with benefits and a focus on trauma-informed care. The Housing Support Officer will work with clients with complex care and support needs, delivering practical and emotional supports as part of an

Qualifications

• Qualification: CORU registration; OR a minimum Level 7 Degree in a relevant discipline such as healthcare, social care, social sciences, psychology, community development or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting.
• Driving: Valid, full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support clients from all backgrounds in a calm, trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach to implement client support plans that maximise health, self-care, education, community engagement, home management skills and overall well-being with the goal of independent living.
• Stay compliant with all organisation policies, mandatory training, and participate in routine maintenance, inspections and cleaning in line with health and safety standards.
• Lead a shift effectively, log and record all interventions in relevant systems, communicate clearly within the team to deliver high-quality professional service.
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt to support client and service needs.
• Demonstrate Galway Simon Community values compassion, community and collaboration.

Education

CORU registration or Level 7 Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Galway Simon Community is recruiting a Housing Support Officer - Men's Residential High Support Service in Galway. The role is a Specific Purpose Contract, part-time, 30 hours per week on a 4-week rolling roster including sleep-overs.

Salary on the HSE Social Care Worker scale €39,951–€55,049 pro rata, with benefits and a focus on trauma-informed care. The Housing Support Officer will work with clients with complex care and support needs, delivering practical and emotional supports as part of an