Night Support Specialist – Emergency Housing & Care

Dubsimon; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave

5% matched pension contribution

Paid Sick Leave Policy

Paid Maternity Leave

Bike to Work Scheme

Commuter Travel Tax Savers

Résumé du poste

Dublin Simon Community is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide nightly support and safety for residents in emergency accommodation. You will help meet client needs, record on support plans, and maintain high standards of care and welfare.

The role is full-time with 37.5 hours per week, offering induction, 10 training days per year, on-the-job coaching, and opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Level 6,7 or 8 in a relevant field with 6 months experience in similar setting (including voluntary work and college placement)
• Level 5 in relevant field with 12 months experience in similar setting (including voluntary work and college placement)
• Flexibility to work in an agile environment.
• Willingness to learn.
• Experience in carrying out Health & Safety inspections and audits.

Responsabilités

• Carry out health and safety checks as per local policy and recording of same.
• Provide support to the clients at night, recording on support plans, updating PASS and nights bed list, encouraging sleep hygiene.
• Provide care interventions, including daily living skills support, relapse prevention support.
• Ensure all new clients receive a robust induction to the service and are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• Ensure building is secure at night and that all systems are working (alarms, CCTV, emergency response details) and adhering to the lone working policy.
• Therapeutic and diversionary interventions, providing emotional and motivational support, promoting positive mental health attitudes, self-esteem and self-respect.

Connaissances

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Health & Safety

Inspections & audits

Formation

Level 6/7/8 in relevant field with 6 months experience

Level 5 in relevant field with 12 months experience

Description du poste

Dublin Simon Community is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide nightly support and safety for residents in emergency accommodation. You will help meet client needs, record on support plans, and maintain high standards of care and welfare.

The role is full-time with 37.5 hours per week, offering induction, 10 training days per year, on-the-job coaching, and opportunities to progress within the organisation.