Night Support Worker - Depaul
Back Lane Hostel Dublin
Dublin, DUBLIN Dublin 8
Ireland
Industry
Healthcare / Health Services
Job Start Date
01/07/2026
Pay
From €36,894 To €36,894
Per Year
Work Schedule
Full-Time Permanent
Travel
No Travel Required
Job Description
Key Duties
• Provide welfare support and advice to service users on their rights, entitlements, and available resources.
• Support service users to develop daily living skills and maintain their own environment.
• Assist with the implementation of care plans, including medication support and alcohol intake plans, in conjunction with nursing and management staff.
• Record and report any non-compliance with care plans or medication regimes.
• Carry out night-time security monitoring of the building and its environs.
• Supervise service users throughout the shift, with particular attention to those with high care needs.
• Assist service users with personal monies and service charge payments where required.
• Liaise with professionals across social work, healthcare, and related welfare services.
• Alert on-call management to any crisis or behaviour management issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate records including service user files, incident reports, and project statistics (OTIS, IR, AR).
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained in accordance with Depaul policy and the project Safety Statement.
• Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, attending team meetings and staff development days.
• Participate in regular supervision, annual appraisal, and own training and development.
• Adhere to all Depaul policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Confidentiality, and Equal Opportunities.
Job Requirements
Requirements
• A relevant qualification at QQI Level 5 or above in a welfare, community, health or related field, and/or significant relevant experience working in homelessness services, residential care, or a related welfare setting.
• At least one year’s experience in the homelessness field or a suitably related area, desirably in a residential setting.
• An understanding of harm reduction principles and low threshold working.
• An understanding of why people become homeless and the complex needs they may present with.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and the ability to respond calmly in a crisis.
• An understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a residential setting.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul Ireland.
• Manual Handling qualification desirable.
37.5 hrs
€36,894.00 p.a.
Employer
Manager
Depaul
Dublin
Dublin
DUBLIN
Ireland