Job Description

Job Title: Project Worker – Aftercare/Day Programme

Responsible to: The Executive through the Regional Deputy Head of Operations and Service Delivery

Responsible for: The direct delivery of Supported Housing, Aftercare Group and Day Programme services to clients of Merchant’s Quay Ireland’s Aftercare Services.

Reports to: Aftercare Services Co-ordinator and Lead Project Worker

Objective: To effectively deliver services pertaining to the Supported Housing, Aftercare Group and Day Programme services, and in doing so to uphold the philosophy and working ethos of MQI.

Who We Are –

Merchants Quay Ireland is a national voluntary organisation who helps people who are Homeless and those caught in addiction. We provide frontline services, practical supports, pathways towards recovery and innovative responses to the issues of drug use and homelessness in Ireland.

Our Vision is one of an “inclusive society” where the integration and well-being of all is supported, and everyone is treated with Dignity and Respect. Our Mission is to work as a collaborative community to reduce the harm caused by addiction and homelessness. We provide accessible, high quality and effective services, which meet the complex needs in a non-judgemental and compassionate way.

We are currently hiring for the role of Project Worker in our Aftercare Day Programme.

Aftercare Programme – What is it?

Based in Drimnagh, this programme is designed to support service users to maintain and further develop the skills that are required to sustain a healthy and productive lifestyle. The program is also aimed at those interested in returning to education or employment. This programme runs in partnership with Crumlin College.

PERSONNEL

To work as part of a team and actively encourage this ethos among the workers.

ADMINISTRATIVE

To comply with the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator requirements in relation to all appropriate paperwork and filing of data relevant to the service; in particular intervention records and client care plans and files.

CLIENTS

To work with the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator in the identification and assessment of the needs of our clients.
To act in a ‘key worker’ capacity with designated clients in accordance with structures agreed with the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator.
To facilitate / co-facilitate support groups and psychoeducational workshops as agreed with the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator.
To develop individual care plans for clients as agreed with the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator.
To organise and run the Aftercare Group on a weekly basis as directed by the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator.
To ensure that the needs of our clients are attended to with sensitivity and efficiency.
To be up to date and aware of good practices and procedures in the delivery of services to our clients.
To ensure that all relevant client records are logged on MQI’s Treatment Outcome Monitoring & Information System (Salesforce) I.T. system.

TRAINING

To attend all training sessions, workshops and courses as requested by the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator.
To support and facilitate the transference of learning to workers, trainees and volunteers.
To actively engage with your supervisor regarding one’s own personal/ professional needs in the context of being an effective worker on the Project.

GENERAL

To maintain a good relationship with external agencies on behalf of the Project.
In conjunction with the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator, identify other opportunities for MQI clients to acquire move-on accommodation and support.
To assist with any other duties which the Aftercare Services Co-ordinator might reasonably request.
To become familiar with and ensure that all MQI’s policies and procedure are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health & Safety, HR, Confidentiality, Boundaries and Staff Code of Ethics
To have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice.

Personal Specification

Relevant degree Level 7 qualification in the area of addiction / social care
At least one-year full time or equivalent experience of working within aftercare, residential or other related services
Understand the issues relating to alcohol and drug use/homelessness and mental health.
Good Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and practice regarding homelessness and/or drug use.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Experience of Key working and care planning desirable.
Experience of working with clients with multiple needs.
Awareness of boundary issues particular to Aftercare and residential settings.
An attitude and approach consistent with MQI core ethos and values.
Full clean Drivers licence desirable but not essential.

Hours: 19.5 hours per week Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Salary: €19,291.48 - €21,639.28 per annum (pro rated of €37,099 - €41,614 FTE)

Annual Leave: 89.7 hours per year (pro rated of 172.5 hour FTE)

Type of Contract: Contract of Indefinite Duration

Location: Aftercare Recovery Services.

If you are interested in this position, please apply by the 12th November 2026.

Management reserve the right to amend or change this job description as required.

This Position is subject to Garda Clearance

Part Time Project Worker - Aftercare / Day Programme

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