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The Purpose of this role is to support people who are sleeping rough and/or experiencing long-term and multiple exclusion homelessness to move into secure, permanent housing at the earliest opportunity, without preconditions for sobriety or treatment compliance. What you will do: Making Contact Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Dispersed Accommodation Officer
Salary: £28,040.00, Contract: Fixed Term to December 2028 (may be extended subject to funding)Hours: 35 per week (varied shifts) Location: Nelson Street, Belfast Geographical Scope, Belfast and Ballymena initially with potential expansion The Bail Support Pilot is a high-stakes initiative delivered by the Depaul and NIACRO consortium. As the Northern Ireland justice system pivots toward housing-led, trauma-informed alternatives to traditional remand, this role facilitates the critical transition from custody to community stability. By managing dispersed property assets and providing intensive support oversight, the officer provides the judiciary with a credible, low-threshold alternative to imprisonment, directly addressing the Department of Justice mandate to reduce unnecessary remand. The efficacy of this role in balancing physical asset management with high-support participant engagement provides the essential foundation for the pilot's mandate. To provide safe, supported accommodation for bail participants through a framework that prioritises immediate housing stability as a precursor to behavioural change. This role operates on the principle that secure housing is a fundamental requirement for court compliance and successful resettlement. Reducingremand through Specialist Support. Achieving this mandate requires the officer to master a dual-track responsibility involving both the physical integrity of properties and the person-centred support of the residents. Employee Benefits
Befriending Coordinator
Dublin (Back Lane, Peter's Place and Little Britain Street Services) 30 Hours per week €30,605.88 per annum Scope of Responsibility: To deliver an efficient and high quality service to the participants in our Community Befriending Programme. The role will involve managing a team of Volunteers, with the support of a part time Befriending Assistant (26 days per annum) in order to provide community based support for men who have moved on to independent living from Back Lane Hostel. This post will involve some evening and weekend work. The Community Befriending Co-ordinator is responsible for the maintenance and development of the Community Befriending Programme. The Community Befriending Coordinator will be line managed and is responsible to the Project Group Manager of Backlane. S/he will work in conjunction with the Back Lane local management team to identify and support the service users living currently and leaving Back Lane who are moving into independent living. S/he will have the responsibility for liaising with the Community Befriending Programme Steering Committee, Back Lane staff team, LBS staff team and Peters Place Staff team on a regular basis to manage and risk assess referrals to the programme. Key Areas of Responsibility: 1. Volunteer Recruitment, Selection, and Staffing To be responsible for the recruitment of Community Befriending Programme Volunteers. To ensure that all volunteer enquiries are communicated to the Volunteer Department. To liaise with the Volunteer Department to ensure recruitment of a sufficient number of volunteers for the Community Befriending Programme to ensure that all participants can be appropriately supported in the community. To ensure that volunteers are inducted and trained and adhere to all Depaul Ireland policies and procedures particularly those relating to Confidentiality, Code of Practice, Boundaries, Equal Opportunities, Risk Management, and Lone Working issues. To provide regular supervision and support to the Befriending Assistant in carrying out their tasks (e.g. social inclusion activities/participant committee meetings). Training and management of staff performance through probation, and Jars. To ensure a safe and secure environment for participants and volunteers, required risk assessment processes are carried out in relation to all activities and where necessary risk management plans are implemented. 2. Volunteer Training, Support, and Performance Management In conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator, to organise, design, and facilitate volunteer training courses where appropriate. To be responsible for organising a training programme for Befriending Volunteers. To organise and facilitate volunteer team meetings at minimum on a quarterly basis. To provide link-ins and support to all Befriending Volunteers in their role. To oversee and inform management of any volunteer issue that appears to compromise any Depaul Ireland Policy, Procedure, or practice. To inform management of any complaints by participants or volunteers or staff. To organise and facilitate volunteer recognition events for volunteers (minimum 1 per year). To adhere to Depaul Ireland Volunteer Management Policy and procedures. 3. Oversee Continuum of Support to Participants in the Befriending Programme To ensure that the programme operates in conjunction with Back Lane local policies and best practice following the lead of Back Lane local management team and Back Lane steering committee. In conjunction with Back Lane team, develop referral and risk management best practices for identifying and linking residents into the befriending programme. In conjunction with Back Lane ensure plans are in place to meet the needs of service users as they make the transition from Back Lane to independent living. To anticipate and monitor individual participants' needs, through contact with participants and volunteers, and to offer relevant support or referral to other services as appropriate. To be informed on appropriate services in the community that participants may access. 4. Partnership Work To coordinate Steering Group inputs in the development and delivery of the project and ensure the programme is run to reflect the standards and ethos of Depaul Ireland. To represent the project at various internal development forums and keep informed of relevant changes to policies and procedures that are relevant to the development of the project (e.g. fundraising & communications). To attend the Back Lane staff team meeting on a monthly basis minimum and attend LMT meetings in Back Lane on request. To build up good working relationships with other projects and agencies in the homeless sector and attend where possible relevant networks (i.e. Resettlement network). 5. Administration To ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed and collated on a regular basis to support the programme. To ensure that adequate best practice record systems and risk assessments are in place. To write reports on the aspects of the project's work (e.g. quarterly reports, statistics, Programme annual reports). To represent the community befriending programme at existing or potential funding meetings as required by Project Group Manager or Fundraising Manager. 6. General Responsibilities In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of Depaul Ireland. To participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. To ensure that all Depaul Ireland policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice, Confidentiality, and Equal Opportunities. To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values, and ethos of DPI. Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role in consultation with the manager Person Requirements:
Relief Cleaner
Salary €17.56 per hour 1. Role This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Waterford. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin and Belfast. This role will report directly to the Deputy Manager and will work as part of a team to ensure an excellent standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained in the project. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals. 2. Key Areas of Responsibility
Support Worker - Graduate Programme
This Support Worker-Graduate Programme position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional skills and make a difference. The Support Worker will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working within the principal of harm reduction where residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to 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:
Health Care Assistant
€34,497.25 / Annum Full Time 35 Hours / Week 1. Scope of Responsibility: This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Cork. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout the Republic of Ireland. This role will report directly to the Local Management Team and will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day personal care, hygiene and nutritional needs of high support need residents and infection control in their personal living areas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals. 2. Key Areas of Responsibility: Offer personal care & support in regard to hygiene issues in accordance with Depaul’s career standards, to uphold the dignity and respect of the residents Prompting service users to take their medication regularly. Assisting high support needs residents with getting up in the morning, washing dressing and changing of clothes, incontinence management etc. in privacy of rooms. Monitor for pressure areas occurring and know what measures to put in place to prevent them. As required, adapt levels of assistance to needs of particular residents, encouraging maximum levels of independence. Apply the Depaul Carer’s personal standard of hygiene in assisting in the prevention of infection. Operate effectively to prevent cross-infection, using recognized Infection Control measures. Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents Offer laundry support for residents – in particular those with incontinence issues. Support and assist residents where possible to be active themselves in maintaining good standards of cleanliness in bedrooms. Ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met. Assist with feeding of residents when required. Promote and support the importance of a well-balanced diet for residents with high support care needs Where appropriate ensure that food is stored hygienically and safely. Offer support and intervene, as directed by the nurse, to the residents in regard hydration and nutrition. Liaise with Shift Co-ordinator, as often as required, and participate fully in Handovers, when in attendance Link in with on-site nurse daily, as required, especially in regard to resident care. Report health issues or concerns to Nurse, Shift co-ordinator and LMT as required. Report all Incidents (as instructed by the Local Management), as per Depaul’s Incident Management procedure. Alert a manager of any crisis or behaviour management issues and to use on call manager, if no local manager present. Support other staff in maintaining good order and organisation in the house. If required, at the direction of a manager or Nurse, accompany residents to medical/health related appointments. Support residents in taking their daily medication and keep appropriate records as per the medication standards on-site. Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and localised safety statement. Undertake assigned duties regarding the overall security of the house and to use security systems put in place. Report all Health & Safety issues and manage same, as appropriate to your role. Work collaboratively with other carers and all other staff in the best interests of the residents. Use the formal communication systems of the service (i.e. Communications book, Case Notes, Handover records etc.) to ensure effective communication between shifts and other staff. The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time. 3. Person Requirements: One year’s full time experience as Health Care Assistant, preferably in a residential setting. It is essential that you have experience in assisting with personal care management. It is desirable to have experience/ interest in dealing with homelessness, substance misuse problems and mental health issues. Good standard education. QQI/FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award to work as a Health Care Assistant. Infection Control and Manual Handling Understand why people become homeless and the issues they present with, and what supports can be offered in services to service users with complex needs Understanding of risk management principles. Capable of responding calmly in a crisis and use your own initiative to deal with incidents as they arise Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people. Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul WHY WORK FOR US? Depaul is a cross border charity supporting some of the most marginalised individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. Would you like to help us to meet our mission? We are a values led organisation and aim, at all times, to live and breathe these values in our everyday work. Our values are based on four key principles: • We celebrate the potential of people • We put our words into action • We aim to take a wider role in civil society • We believe in rights and responsibilities Click Here to Review our Privacy Notice for Employees in ROI EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Depaul strives to create a diverse and inclusive programme and is committed to ensuring equality of access to our opportunities and equality of treatment for our staff in all our policies and practices. We welcome applications from individuals aged 18 and over from a diverse range of backgrounds. If you choose to work for Depaul we offer: Our Benefits Annual Leave Up to 3 years' service: 25 days per year 3 years' up to 5 years' service: 27 days per year Over 5 years' service: 30 working days per year (Exclusive of bank and statutory holidays) 10 public holidays each year with Good Friday as discretionary day. Day off and day pay for Christmas Day, St.Stephen's Day, and New Year's Day worked for shift workers. Non-Shift Workers: Paid day off on public holidays. Shift Workers: Expected to work on public holidays; receive an additional day of annual leave in lieu. Non-Rostered Employees: May be entitled to one-fifth of the normal weekly rate of remuneration for the public holiday. Pension Matched by the employer Health Assistance Each staff member gets access to a health cash plan so you can claim money back, up to set limits, on a number of treatments. This includes dental, optical, acupuncture and many more. Your children under 16 are also included on the plan. Life Assurance Four times salary Maternity /Adoptive Leave 18 weeks full pay Paternity Leave 2 weeks full pay Sick Leave Entitlement to sick pay starting from day 1 with level of entitlement increasing with length of service (subject to policy terms) Employee Assistance Program EAP is a confidential counselling service that provides support to company employees and their family. It is available 24/7, 365 days a year covering; Counselling, legal advice, financial information, career guidance, life coaching, mediation, health information, cancer support, autism support, infertility and pregnancy loss, elder care support, parent coaching and international employee support. Learning and Development Depaul’s Vision, Mission and Values course, this involves travel to meet the Depaul International family. Emerging Leaders, supporting workers that would like to develop their leadership skills and to progress to a management role. Online learning resources within Depaul’s award nominated online learning platform, Moodle. Mandatory training including, MAPA, Health and Safety, Child Protection, Fire Safety, and First Aid
Support Worker
Employee Benefits Access NI This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate. NISCC This post is subject to NISCC registration, if you do hold a valid registration this must be completed within your probationary period. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:Depaul strives to create a diverse and inclusive programme and is committed to ensuring equality of access to our opportunities and equality of treatment for our staff in all our policies and practices. We welcome applications from individuals aged 18 and over from a diverse range of backgrounds
CSA Turnover Coordinator
Overview The CSA Turnover Coordinator will play a key role in the successful completion and handover of Civil, Structural and Architectural works on a major pharmaceutical project in Athlone. Working closely with Construction, Quality and Commissioning teams, the role will ensure all CSA areas are completed, documented and handed over safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements. Responsibilities
EHS Officer
Weltec Engineering is a leading provider of Mechanical & Electrical contracting services in Ireland. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our work, and we take pride in delivering high-quality products and services to our clients while fostering an inclusive work environment. We are currently seeking an experienced EHS Officer to join our team and contribute to our client project in the Leixlip area. The EHS Officer will collaborate closely with the EHS Manager/Site Project Manager to ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations throughout project execution. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by implementing best practices, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety excellence. Key Responsibilities:
Graduate/Junior EHS Officer
Weltec is seeking a motivated Graduate / Junior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to join our team and support a variety of construction and engineering projects in the Cork area. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging EHS professional to gain hands‑on experience while working closely with the EHS Manager and collaborating with Site Project Managers across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities and Duties:
