Social Care Internship

Women’s Residential High Support Services

If you want to make a real impact on the lives of others join Galway Simon Community where we work towards eliminating homelessness through advocacy, education and campaigning in line with our values of compassion, community and collaboration.

Contract Details: 1-year Fixed Term Social Care Internship. 20 hours per week on average over a 4-week rolling roster that includes weekends and 'sleep-overs'.

Location: Galway City

Salary: National minimum wage €14.15 per hour

Benefits

Sundays: Time and a Half
Public Holidays: Double Time
25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata)
Employee Assistance Scheme
Bike to Work Scheme
Death in Service – 2x basic salary

Job Summary

The Social Care Intern will work as part of a staff team gaining a full understanding of working in a social care setting, supporting vulnerable clients. They will act as a full member of the team, gaining practical experience to support their ongoing education, by supporting clients to develop independent living skills and social connections in the community and in turn facilitating the practical application of academic/formal learning.

Key Responsibilities

Clients - Support clients from all backgrounds and experiences, in a calm, trauma informed, harm-reduction approach to implement client support plans that maximise their health, self-care, education, community engagement, home management skills, and their overall well-being with the goal of independent living.
Compliance - Stay compliant with all organisation policies, stay up to date on mandatory training, participate in routine maintenance, inspections and cleaning in line with health and safety standards.
Service Delivery - Systematically log and record all interventions with and behalf of clients on relevant systems, work in an organised and efficient manner with clear communication within the team to deliver high-quality professional service.
General - Willingness to adapt as needed to support client and service needs.
Values - Demonstrate the Galway Simon Community values compassion, community and collaboration.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualification - Currently have or are studying for or are intending to enrol in a minimum of QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782) or Healthcare Support (5M4339)
Ethos - Interest in pursuing formal social care qualifications.

Desirable

Experience and interest in working with vulnerable people
A full clean driving licence for a manual drive car

Closing date 22nd March 2026

Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Social Care Intern - 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract 20 hours

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