Impactful Project Worker - Homeless Services (Dublin)

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension

Health assistance

Life assurance

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Sick Leave

EAP 24/7

Professional Development

Flexible/Hybrid Work

Job summary

Depaul Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Worker to join our Dublin services. You will support service users, coordinate with health boards and local authorities, and work as part of an expanding team reporting to the local management team. The role requires a social care background and a commitment to Depaul's values.

Starting date 19/01/2027, 35 hours per week, salary €32,691 – €39,000 annually. Based at Depaul Ireland, 18 Nicholas Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8.

Qualifications

• Two years' paid experience in social care, preferably residential.
• Social care qualification or CORU registration / eligible to work towards CORU.
• Knowledge of risk assessment processes (risk assessment, lone working, activity risk assessments).
• Understanding harm reduction and supports for people who are homeless.
• Experience with needs assessment, key-working and support planning.
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources for homeless people.
• Health and safety importance in a residential setting.
• Good communication and IT skills; professional email use.
• Respect for Depaul's mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide for service users' practical needs (food, laundry, bedding) in a safe, high-quality environment.
• Assess needs and refer service users to appropriate agencies.
• Provide key-working to residents, document progress, advocate, and update the team.
• Liaise with external agencies, health boards and county councils.
• Ensure policies, including Health & Safety and confidentiality, are followed.
• Support supervision, annual appraisals, and your professional development.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

IT proficiency

Risk assessment knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Social care qualification

CORU registration / eligible

Job description

Depaul Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Worker to join our Dublin services. You will support service users, coordinate with health boards and local authorities, and work as part of an expanding team reporting to the local management team. The role requires a social care background and a commitment to Depaul's values.

Starting date 19/01/2027, 35 hours per week, salary €32,691 – €39,000 annually. Based at Depaul Ireland, 18 Nicholas Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8.