Housing Support Officer – Relief Panel
Job Location:
Galway Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services
Contract Details:
Relief Panel contract
Salary & Benefits:
* Hourly Rate
* Sundays: Time and a Half
* Public Holidays: Double Time
* Employee Assistance Program
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Death in Service benefit – 2 times basic annual salary
Job Purpose:
The Relief Worker will be engaged on the authority of the Service Manager(s) to provide short-term locum cover for planned and unplanned absences, in the supported housing and other services operated by Galway Simon Community.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
* To work on a rota system involving sleepover and weekend shifts as required.
* Undertake a range of duties in relation to the good management of the houses and the welfare and support of clients, including cooking, shopping, and cleaning in services as required.
* Assist and support clients to take an active part in the running of the houses and attend to their responsibilities in relation to personal hygiene, cooking, and cleaning.
* Assist clients to take part in activities, work projects, social events, hobbies, building up personal relationships, personal development, and developing a sense of community within the houses.
* Act as an advocate for clients both within the community and outside agencies.
* Ensure clients attend appointments at health centres, hospitals, doctors, and all other arrangements outside the residential houses.
* Assist clients with mobility problems and ensure that all areas in the house are kept in a safe and clean condition.
* Participate in regular fire drills and training programmes as required.
* Attend regular meetings to discuss arrangements for running the houses and client welfare, and to keep appropriate records in relation to the management of the services.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times on matters relating to clients.
* Account for monies allocated for expenditure or collected as charges in the services.
* Provide support to clients, provide informal supervision to volunteers, and deal with medication dispensing.
* Ensure compliance with all organisational Health and Safety procedures within our services to ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment for all employees, clients, and visitors.
* Comply with relevant organisational policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and confidentiality policies.
* Carry out any other duties that may arise from time to time as determined by management, permanent staff, or any other appointed supervisor.
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all key duties/responsibilities involved and consequently, the person can be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the position, which may be assigned to them from time to time.
Person specification:
Essential:
* Degree in social care or a related discipline and have already or commit to registering with CORU as a Social Care Worker before end of the grandparenting registration period.
* 1 year’s experience working in a similar role within a social care setting.
* Experience of record keeping and report writing.
Subscribe fully to Galway Simon Community values and mission.
Desirable:
* Candidates with one or more of the following will have a distinct advantage:
* Full clean driving licence.
* Health and safety training.
* Previous experience of Lone Working.
* Experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
To apply:
All applicants should submit a CV to jobs@galwaysimon.ie by midnight on closing date on 24th November 2024.
Applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, and we may offer the post before the closing date.
Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme.
* Employee assistance program.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Galway, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred).
Application question(s):
* Are you registering with or in the process of registering with CORU?
Experience:
* Social Care: 2 years (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
* Drivers Licence and access to your own vehicle for work (required).
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required).
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/11/2024
Reference ID: HSO Relief panel
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