Night Housing Support Worker (Homelessness)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Depaul is seeking a Night Support Worker for its Dublin Central operation. The role runs 37.5 hours per week at Depaul, 18 Nicholas Street, Dublin 8, with a salary of €32,691–€39,000 per annum. Start date 19/01/2027. There are 5 positions available.

The role involves engaging with service users, ensuring household duties, and supporting residents with daily living while maintaining health and safety standards. Previous homeless-services experience and QQI Level 5 in social care are desirable.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in homelessness or related field.
• QQI Level 5 in social care or higher.
• Desirable manual handling qualification.
• Understanding of harm reduction and low-threshold work.
• Awareness of homelessness issues and supports for complex needs.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and crisis response.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Understand health and safety requirements in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Engage with service users to earn trust and manage difficult situations sensitively.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in shared spaces.
• Support residents with daily living tasks and laundry.
• Provide night-time security and monitoring of the building and surroundings.
• Cover reception duties as needed.
• Supervise residents with higher care needs and offer support.
• Assist with medication management where appropriate.
• Record incidents and escalation when required.
• Promote residents' personal development and daily living skills.
• Escalate crises to on-call management and coordinate with the team.
• Assist with financial matters and project administration when needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Crisis management

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Communication

Health and Safety awareness

Education

QQI Level 5+ in Social Care

Job description

Depaul is seeking a Night Support Worker for its Dublin Central operation. The role runs 37.5 hours per week at Depaul, 18 Nicholas Street, Dublin 8, with a salary of €32,691–€39,000 per annum. Start date 19/01/2027. There are 5 positions available.

The role involves engaging with service users, ensuring household duties, and supporting residents with daily living while maintaining health and safety standards. Previous homeless-services experience and QQI Level 5 in social care are desirable.