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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career Opportunities

Start a career with Galway Simon. We employ over 140 people in full time, part time, CE scheme and relief panel roles. Our staff work across our Services, Charity Shops and administration functions. Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome job applications from all sections of the community.

View our career opportunities below through our jobs and CE vacancies.

Careers at Galway Simon

Administrator & Team Support

 

Location: 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway, with flexibility to travel in Galway City and County

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 6-months’ probation, 37 hour per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 16th April, 2023.

Job Purpose:

To provide comprehensive administration support to the Head of Client Services, CEO, Property Department and the wider organisation in an efficient, professional, confidential and effective manner, handle and respond to issues while assisting with other tasks on a needs-be basis.

Galway Simon Community is a very busy organisation, responding to the needs of the increasing number of people experiencing and at risk of homelessness in the West of Ireland.  We are looking for an experienced administrator with a positive approach to join our committed team.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form which is available through our website at www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm on closing date  Sunday 16th April, 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Night Support Worker

Location: 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway, with flexibility to travel in Galway City and County

Contract details: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract, 34.5 hours per week.

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 16th April  2023

Job Purpose:

To provide practical supports to the clients of the service

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form which is available through our website at www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm on closing date on Sunday 16th April 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Housing Support Assistant

Location: Galway City & Surrounds

Contract details:

Permanent Contract, 31.5 hours per week on average.

These hours will be worked on a four-week rolling roster and include unsocial hours in accordance with the roster.

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 16th April 2023.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a staff team in one of Galway Simon Community’s Services. Housing Support Assistants work alongside our Housing Support Officers, delivering practical supports to clients as part of their overall support plan.

The successful candidate will act as a key member of the team, ensuring the day-to-day safe running of the service and in helping clients maximise their housing security or, supporting and preparing them for move on and independent living as appropriate. This involved delivering practical and emotional supports, the purpose of which will be to assist people in areas such as health and well- being, self-care, personal administration, and home management as necessary.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form which is available through our website at www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected]on.ie by 5pm on closing date on 16th April 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Housing Support Officer – Relief Panel

Location: Galway

Contract details: Relief Panel Contract

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 16th April 2023.

Job Purpose:

The Relief Worker will be engaged on the authority of the Service Manager(s) to provide short-term locum cover for planned and un-planned absences, in the supported housing and other services operated by Galway Simon Community.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form which is available through our website at www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm on closing date on Sunday 16th April 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Housing Support Officer – Residential Services

Location: Galway

Contract details: 3-year Fixed Term Contract 35 hours per week on average.

The hours are worked on a four-week rolling roster providing 24-hour cover to the service and are required to work ‘sleep-overs’ in accordance with the roster.

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 2nd April 2023

Job Purpose:

To act as a key member of staff, in a Men’s High Support residential service for clients  with complex care and support needs within a low threshold harm reduction approach, in accordance with best practice within Trauma Informed Care.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form which is available through our website at www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm on closing date on Sunday 2nd April 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Housing Support Assistant – Relief Panel

Location: 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway

Contract details: Relief Panel Contract

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 16th April 2023

Job Purpose:

Housing Support Assistants work across our residential and Community Support Services and work alongside our Housing Support Officers, delivering practical supports to clients as part of their overall support plan. The successful candidate will act as a key member of the Team, supporting clients to maximise their housing security or, supporting and preparing them for move on and independent living as appropriate.

The successful candidate will deliver practical supports,  the purpose of which will be to assist people in areas such as health and well-being, self-care, personal administration, and home management as necessary.

How to Apply: 

All applications should be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form.  Application form and detailed job description can be obtained from www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by  5pm on closing date Sunday, 16th April 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Night Support Worker

Location: Galway Simon Community, Emergency Service

Contract details: 1 year Fixed Term Contract, 34.5hrs per week working on a roster basis and will include live nights

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 26th March 2023

Job Purpose:

Housing Support Assistants work across our residential and Community Support Services and work alongside our Housing Support Officers, delivering practical supports to clients as part of their overall support plan. The successful candidate will act as a key member of the Team, supporting clients to maximise their housing security or, supporting and preparing them for move on and independent living as appropriate.

The successful candidate will deliver practical supports,  the purpose of which will be to assist people in areas such as health and well-being, self-care, personal administration, and home management as necessary.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form which is available through our website at www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm on closing date on Sunday 26th March 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Social Enterprise Operations Manager

Location: Galway City

Contract details: 2-year Full Time Fixed Term Contract – 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 26th March 2023

Job Purpose:

To coordinate and manage the day to day operations of the social enterprise coffee shop venture ensuring it is profitable and operating safely and compliant. To support the ongoing training & development of volunteers, staff & social enterprise participants.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form which is available through our website at www.galwaysimon.ie

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm on closing date on Sunday 26th March 2023.

If you have any questions in relation to this position please contact the HR department via email [email protected]

Have you ever wanted to get involved in a good cause? Galway Simon Community have the following vacancies in Galway City on our Community Employment (CE) Scheme:

Administrator – Outreach Service

CE Position | Galway Simon Office

Job Location: Galway Simon Community Office, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road.

How to Apply: To register interest for this position, please contact Michelle Flannery, CE Supervisor on 087 1430489 or email [email protected]

Office Administrators

CE Position | Galway Simon Office

Job Location: Galway Simon Community Office, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road.

How to Apply: To register interest for this position, please contact Michelle Flannery, CE Supervisor on 087 1430489 or email [email protected]

Maintenance Worker

CE Position |  Galway City.

Job Location:  Galway City.

How to Apply: To register interest for this position, please contact Michelle Flannery, CE Supervisor on 087 1430489 or email [email protected]

Shop Assistant

CE Position | Galway Simon Furniture & Fashion Shop

Job Location: Furniture Shop, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway

How to Apply: To register interest for this position, please contact Michelle Flannery, CE Supervisor on 087 1430489 or email [email protected]

Shop Assistant

CE Position | The Simon Shop

Job Location: Charity Shop 18, Sea Road, Galway

How to Apply: To register interest for this position, please contact Michelle Flannery, CE Supervisor on 087 1430489 or email [email protected]

Day Care Assistants

CE Position | Residential Services, Galway.

Job Location: Residential Services, Galway

How to Apply: To register interest for this position, please contact Michelle Flannery, CE Supervisor on 087 1430489 or email [email protected]

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