Commencing in June 2026, this Graduate Support Worker position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Graduate Support Worker will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principle of harm minimization, where residents receive a high degree of care, support, and dignity, Depaul is committed to service user participation and empowering residents to manage their own lives.
This role works across a 7-day week rota.
At the end of the twelve-month programme, graduates will be able to:
* Work as a member of a multi-disciplined team in the best interests of the residents and report to the team.
* Encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
* Observe and participate in key worker sessions with service users when required.
* Provide a presentation on Support Worker experience.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Encourage and support service users to develop skills in managing their daily living.
* Ensure that the service is maintained to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness, and hygiene, including communal areas, in conjunction with residents and the rest of the team.
* Encourage service users to take responsibility for maintaining their environment.
* Observe and attend key worker sessions with service users when required.
* Provide reports on assigned case studies during Support Worker Rotation.
* Assist residents with personal monies, service charge payments, etc., where necessary, in conjunction with the project team.
* Carry out project administration tasks such as petty cash management, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User files, OTIS, IR, and AR completion.
Position: Graduate Support Worker
* Ensure health and safety standards are met within the project according to Depaul’s policies and safety statements.
* Undertake duties related to the overall health, safety, and security of the service, including the use of security systems.
* Support residents to maintain positive mental health.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplined team, reporting to the team and partner agencies when Case Workers are unavailable.
* Plan and facilitate onsite social activities.
* Attend and participate in team meetings and staff days.
* Participate in regular supervision, annual appraisals, and identify personal development and training needs.
* Engage in ongoing graduate programmes and events.
This list is not exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be added over time.
Person Requirements and Experience
* Qualification in Social Care, Psychology, Social Science, Criminology, or Community Development.
* Understanding of why people become homeless and the issues they face, including supports available in homeless services for complex needs.
* Knowledge of statutory and voluntary sector resources for homeless people.
* Good communication skills and computer literacy.
* Understanding of Depaul’s vision, mission, and values.
* Ability to work shifts.
* Relevant experience in the community and voluntary sectors.
Desirable
* Driving Licence.
Access NI
This post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from working with Depaul, depending on the nature of the offences and circumstances.
NISCC
This post requires NISCC registration, which must be completed within the probationary period if not already held.
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