Support Assistant - Permanent 37 hours
full-time•Galway•€31k - €40k
About this role
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Support Assistant - Youth Service</strong></p><p>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.<br></p><p><strong>Contract Details </strong>Permanent Contract, Full-Time, 37-hour week on average as part of a 4-week rolling roster with a 7-day liability.</p><p><strong>Location</strong> Galway</p><p><strong>Salary</strong> HSE Health Care Assistant 01/10/24 salary scale €31,723 - €40,738 (pro rata)</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sundays: Time and a Half</p></li><li><p>Public Holidays: Double Time</p></li><li><p>25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata)</p></li><li><p>Education Assistance Scheme</p></li><li><p>Employee Pension Scheme</p></li><li><p>Bike to Work Scheme</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Program</p></li><li><p>Death in Service (2x basic salary)</p></li><li><p>Mileage Covered</p></li></ul><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Clients</strong> - 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.</p></li><li><p><strong>Compliance </strong>- 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.</p></li><li><p><strong>Service Delivery - </strong>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.</p></li><li><p><strong>General </strong>- Willingness to adapt as needed to support client and service needs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Values </strong>- Demonstrate the Galway Simon Community values compassion, community and collaboration.</p></li></ul><p>This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.</p><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Qualification</strong> - Minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782) or Healthcare Support (5M4339)</p></li><li><p><strong>Experience</strong> - 1 year relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting.</p></li><li><p><strong>Driving</strong> - Valid, full driving licence; Access to own vehicle and ability to obtain insurance for business use (cost covered by organisation)</p></li></ul><div><p><strong>Desirable</strong><br></p></div><ul><li><p>Knowledge/Experience of homeless sector</p></li><li><p>Trauma informed approach</p></li><li><p>Experience of Lone Working.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Closing Date 08/02/2026</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;">Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</p>
What you'll do
- Support Assistants work alongside Housing Support Officers to deliver practical and emotional supports to clients. They implement client support plans aimed at maximizing health, self-care, and overall well-being.
About Galway Simon Community
Galway Simon Community was set up in 1979 by a group of volunteers who refused to accept homelessness on the streets of Galway. With the support of the wider community, we have grown, developed, learned and adapted over the years to become a leading provider of homeless and homelessness prevention services in the region.
At Galway Simon Community, we support a person’s right to security, dignity and wellbeing in their own home. We are relentlessly committed to ¬finding answers to the questions faced by real people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. It is our belief that early intervention is the most effective means of reducing the trauma and cost associated with homelessness.
We work with a clear vision in mind: A community where everyone has a place to call home.
Registered Charity No. 20018962
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What does Galway Simon Community pay for a Support Assistant - Permanent 37 hours?
Galway Simon Community offers a competitive compensation package for the Support Assistant - Permanent 37 hours role. The salary range is EUR 32k - 41k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Support Assistant - Permanent 37 hours do at Galway Simon Community?
As a Support Assistant - Permanent 37 hours at Galway Simon Community, you will: support Assistants work alongside Housing Support Officers to deliver practical and emotional supports to clients. They implement client support plans aimed at maximizing health, self-care, and overall well-being..
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