Depaul believes that everyone should have a place to call home and a stake in their community. Our aim is to work with those who are socially excluded and marginalised by providing a quality led service in order to produce the best possible outcomes for those accessing our services. We strive to empower our service users to make choices and decisions about the way they live their lives. We work in partnership with central and local government, housing associations and other non-governmental organisations. Depaul is an equal opportunities employer, we offer a standard 35 hour working week, generous leave entitlements and a pension scheme. We support all staff with regular supervision and core training. Depaul wishes to recruit to the following role: Relief Worker Across all Dublin Services €14.74/hour “As and When Required” basis - required to be available to cover shifts across a 24/7 rota (includes waking night shifts) 1. Role This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services team in Dublin. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin and Belfast. This role will report directly to the Local Management Team and will be responsible for providing an efficient and high quality service at any one of our projects working alongside a fully trained staff team to provide supported accommodation, food and shelter to residents. Because of the transient nature of the role, relief workers will be required to think on their feet and to adapt to new situations quickly. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals. 2. Key Areas of Responsibility:
To ensure that the practical needs of the service users are met (in conjunction with ancillary staff and volunteers); i.e. providing food, laundry, clean bedding, etc.
To ensure a safe and secure environment and to maintain high standards within the service.
To work with all service users and to win their trust and respect and to deal with difficult or problematic situations in a sensitive manner.
To carry out the relevant duties on specific rotas
While on shift, to work with other members of the staff team, to make decisions consistent with the project team.
To take an active role in the shift handover
To maintain all records of work necessary for the smooth running of the service.
To ensure that all Depaul Ireland policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of Depaul.
To respond effectively to service user needs and to ensure that the safety, welfare and well-being of service users are protected throughout your shift, especially at night.
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time. 3. Person Requirements:
Have at least 1 years’ experience working in the homelessness field or another suitably related area, desirably in a residential setting OR A relevant qualification in the social care field, (Social care/ psychology, nursing etc) Level 5 and above (essential).
Have a good standard of education. A Manual handling qualification would be desirable.
Have an understanding of harm reduction and low threshold working
Understand why people become homeless and the issues they present with, and what supports can be offered in services to service users with complex needs
Understanding of risk management principles.
Capable of responding calmly in a crisis and use your own initiative to deal with incidents as they arise
Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication
Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people.
Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul.
Proficient use of IT required in role, including email in a professional capacity.
Online Application Procedure: Please apply though our online application process on the vacancies page of our website https://depaulcharity.getgotjobs.co.uk/home For more information, please contact Human Resources: Tel: 00 353 1 453 7111 or e-mail recruitmentroi@depaulcharity.net Closing date for all applications: 5pm on 30th September 2022 WHY WORK FOR US? Depaul is a cross border charity supporting some of the most marginalised individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. Would you like to help us to meet our mission? We are a values led organisation and aim, at all times, to live and breathe these values in our everyday work. Our values are based on four key principles:
We celebrate the potential of people
We put our words into action
We aim to take a wider role in civil society
We believe in rights and responsibilities
If you choose to work for Depaul we offer: Comprehensive induction – all new staff are provided with a robust induction and probationary period to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to carry out your role. Exciting training initiatives – we have extensive training courses staff can avail of, here are just a few
Depaul’s Vision, Mission and Values course, this involves travel to meet the Depaul International family.
Emerging Leaders, supporting workers that would like to develop their leadership skills and to progress to a management role.
Online learning resources within Depaul’s award nominated online learning platform, Moodle.
Mandatory training including, MAPA, Health and Safety, Child Protection, Fire Safety, and First Aid
Support – We have a supervision model that means you will receive one to one time with your line manager on a 4-6 week basis. The purpose of supervision is to have a holistic approach; it is not just about supporting you to reach your goals and potential it is also about your wellbeing. It is encouraged to be a two way process, so you have opportunity to feedback to your manager about how supported you feel. Expolink - We understand it can be difficult for you to bring sensitive workplace issues to our attention. We also recognise that giving you the opportunity to report your concerns to an independent organisation, whilst protecting your identity, may make it easier for you to speak up. HSF Health – Each staff member gets access to a health cash plan so you can claim money back, up to set limits, on a number of treatments. this includes dental, optical, acupuncture and many more. Your children under 16 are also included on the plan. Employee Assistance Programme (Spectrum Life) – EAP is a confidential counselling service that provides support to company employees and their family. It is available 24/7, 365 days a year covering; Counselling, legal advice, financial information, career guidance, life coaching, mediation, health information, cancer support, autism support, infertility and pregnancy loss, elder care support, parent coaching and international employee support. Enhanced terms and conditions – 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory holidays, occupational sick pay, occupational maternity pay, income protection insurance and contributory pension. Both annual leave and occupational sick pay increase with length of service.
General Info Date Entered/Updated 23rd Aug, 2022 Region Dublin Expiry Date 30th Sep, 2022