Support Assistant - Prevention Service

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 3-year Fixed term, 37 hours on average per week as part of a 4-week rolling roster with a 7-day liability.

Location Galway

Salary HSE Health Care Assistant 01/03/2025 salary scale €35,434 - €44,539

Benefits

Sundays: Time and a Half
Public Holidays: Double Time
25 Days Annual Leave
Education Assistance Scheme
Employee Pension Scheme
Occupational Sick Leave Policy
Bike to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Death in Service (2x basic salary)
Mileage Covered

Job Summary

Support Assistants work across our housing service, and community support services. Working alongside our Housing Support Officers, delivering practical and emotional supports to clients as part of their overall support plan. The goal is to support people who live in their own homes & shared homes, to live independently, enhancing independent living skills, supporting to attend appointments and participate in community groups and activities to build connections in the community.

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 intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variation can be expected in particular duties, as the position evolves, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the position.

Essential Requirements

Qualification - Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782) or Healthcare Support (5M4339)
Experience - 1 year relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting.
Driving - Valid, full driving licence; access to own vehicle and ability to obtain insurance for business use (cost covered by organisation)
To be available to work every other weekend as part of the roster.
Subscribe fully to Galway Simon Community values and mission.

Desirable

Previous experience of Lone Working
Experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people
Trauma informed approach

Closing date 14/06/2026

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

Support Assistant - 3yr Fixed-Term, 37hrs

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