Resident Support Worker — Homeless Services (7‑day rota)

Depaul; Carlow; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days (3+ years)

Pension matched by employer

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 4x salary

Maternity / Adoptive leave

Sick leave with early entitlement

Job summary

Depaul is seeking a Support Worker for Barrow Place, Carlow. This permanent role is 35 hours per week on a 7-day rota, with a salary of €34,775.47 per annum.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, support residents to manage daily living, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment in a residential setting. The role emphasizes harm minimisation, service user participation, and ongoing professional development within a values-led charity.

Qualifications

• Have at least 1 year’s experience in homelessness field or related area.
• Essential qualification in Social Care Level 5 or above.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in residential settings.
• Be able to work as part of a team with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tidiness and hygiene in shared spaces and assist residents with laundry.
• Support residents to develop daily living skills.
• Assist with personal monies and service charges as needed.
• Handle project admin: petty cash, statistics, invoices, records.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met in the project.
• Participate in team meetings and supervision; help identify development needs.

Skills

Homelessness experience

Social care knowledge

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

Social care Level 5+

Job description

Depaul is seeking a Support Worker for Barrow Place, Carlow. This permanent role is 35 hours per week on a 7-day rota, with a salary of €34,775.47 per annum.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, support residents to manage daily living, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment in a residential setting. The role emphasizes harm minimisation, service user participation, and ongoing professional development within a values-led charity.