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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

Housing Support Officer – Homeless Prevention Services

Location: Galway City & Surrounds

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 30 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 8th October 2023

Job Purpose: The provision and co-ordination of safe homeless prevention support services (Tenancy Sustainment, Rapid Prevention & Social Inclusion).

The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, coordinating the delivery of wrap around case management supports to people at risk of homelessness and social isolation; with the aim of providing, emotional & physical safety, and housing stability; to enable sustainable independent living, the development of socially valued roles and meaningful community integration.

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 8th October 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 Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services

Contract details: Relief Panel Contract

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 8th October 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 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 8th October 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: Galway Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services

Contract details: Relief Panel contract

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 8th October 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 8th October 2023.

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

Housing Support Assistant – Community Based Housing

Location: Galway County

Contract details: Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, over 7 days

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 15th October 2023

Job Purpose:

Housing 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 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, building connections in the community, supporting and preparing them for move-on and independent living, as appropriate.

This involves delivering 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, using a trauma informed approach.

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], or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm 15th October 2023.

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

Housing Support Assistant – Homeless Prevention Services

Location: Galway County

Contract details: Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, over 7 days

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 15th October 2023

Job Purpose: Housing 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 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, building connections in the community, supporting and preparing them for move-on and independent living, as appropriate.

This involves delivering 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, using a trauma informed approach.

How to Apply: All applications should be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form. See links below for application form and detailed job description.

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway, H91EAY0 by 5pm, Sunday, 15th October 2023.

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

Housing Support Officer – Community Based Housing

Location: Galway County

Contract details: Permanent contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 15th October 2023

Job Purpose: 

The provision and coordination of supports to individuals accommodated by Galway Simon Community in transitional housing in Galway County.

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], or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm 15th October 2023.

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

Housing Support Officer – Homeless Prevention Services

Location: County Galway

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 15th October 2023

Job Purpose: The provision and co-ordination of safe homeless prevention support services (Tenancy Sustainment, Rapid Prevention & Social Inclusion).

The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, coordinating the delivery of wrap around case management supports to people at risk of homelessness and social isolation; with the aim of providing, emotional & physical safety, and housing stability; to enable sustainable independent living, the development of socially valued roles and meaningful community integration.

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], or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm 15th October 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, 22nd October 2023

Job Purpose: To provide practical supports to clients on a nightly basis, respond to crisis, and engage clients in service activities and support plans.

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, 22nd October 2023. 

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

Housing Support Assistant – Emergency Services x 2

Location: Galway City

Contract details: Permanent contract, 31.5 hours per week on average. Hours 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, 22nd October 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 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 22nd October 2023.

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

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Location: Base location will be Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway. However, this position will require you to travel and work at various locations throughout Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Contract details: Permanent contract, 32 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 5th November 2023

Job Purpose: To act as part of a Team delivering a Psychology service to clients of Homeless Services in Galway City and the Western Region, (Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) within established professional standards, guidelines and policy.

How to Apply:  All applications must 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, Sunday, 5th November 2023.

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

Night Support Worker

Location: Galway Simon Community – Emergency Service

Contract details: 1-year, fixed-term contract, 34.5 hours per week, working on a roster basis and will include live nights.

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 24th September 2023

Job Purpose: To provide practical supports to clients on a nightly basis, respond to crisis, and engage clients in service activities and support plans.

How to Apply: All applications should be submitted on the Galway Simon Community application form. See links below for application form and detailed job description.

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 5 pm on closing date, Sunday 24th September 2023.

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

HSA – Emergency Service

Location: Galway City

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 31.5 hours

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday, 24th September 2023

Job Purpose: To work as part of a saff 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. See links below for application form and detailed job description.

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by  5 pm on closing date, Sunday, 24th September 2023.

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

Human Resources Manager

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

Contract details: Permanent Contract, subject to 6 months’ probation period, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 6th August 2023

Job Purpose:

As a key member of the Senior Management Team the HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing and implementing all aspects of HR practice and processes throughout the organisation.

To implement the organisation’s human resource strategy so that the organisation attracts, manages, develops and retains the employees and volunteers it requires to achieve its current and future service objectives in line with the strategic plan.

How to Apply:

All applications should submit a CV and Cover Letter to Galway Simon Community at [email protected] by 5pm on closing date, Sunday, 6th August 2023.

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

Housing Support Assistant – Homeless Prevention Services

Location: Galway City and Surrounds

Contract details: Specific Purpose Contract, 37 hrs per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 6th August 2023

Job Purpose:

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.

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] or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm on closing date, Sunday 6th August 2023.

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

Housing Support Assistant (HSA) – Relief Panel

Location: Galway Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services

Contract details: Relief Panel contract

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 6th August 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 6th August 2023.

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

Housing Support Officer (HSO) – Relief Panel

Location: Galway Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services.

Contract details: Relief panel contract

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 6th August 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, Sunday 6th August 2023.

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

Housing Support Assistant (HSA) – Community Based Housing

Location: Galway City & Suburbs

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 13th August 2023.

Job Purpose:

Housing 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 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, building connections in the community, supporting and preparing them for move-on and independent living, as appropriate.

This involves delivering 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, using a trauma informed approach.

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], or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm 16th August 2023.

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

Housing Support Officer (HSO) – Youth Service

Location: Galway City & Surrounds

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 13th August 2023.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the provision and co-ordination of support services to young people (aged 18-25) who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness living in the community.

The successful candidate will be coordinating in the delivery of homeless prevention interventions, including Resettlement and Tenancy Sustainment Supports. The Post Holder will play a key-role coordinating wrap around supports to young people living independently in the community, with the aim of providing  security to enable sustainable independent living and personal development.

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],  or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm on closing date Sunday, 13th August 2023.

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

Housing Support Assistant (HSA) x 2 – Housing First

Location: Galway County and surrounds

Contract details: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 13th August 2023.

Job Purpose:

To support people who have significant social care needs who live in their own homes, to live independently, and enhance their independent living skills.

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 13th August 2023.

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

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Location: Galway City

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 31.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 9th July 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] by 5pm on closing date, Sunday 9th July 2023.

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

Volunteer & Office Co-ordinator

Location: Seán Mulvoy Road, Galway

Contract details: Specific Purpose Contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 9th July 2023.

Job Purpose:

Working to the Galway Simon Community Strategy and as a member of the HR team, the Volunteer and Office Co-ordinator will manage, co-ordinate and provide administrative support in the following areas; Volunteering, HR, Reception; and Office Management to include IT, phones, procurement and canteen.

How to Apply:

Applications with a CV and cover letter, must be submitted to [email protected]  by closing date 9th July 2023 at 5.00pm.

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

Administrator & Team Support

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

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

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 16th July 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 applicants should submit a CV and Cover letter to Galway Simon Community at [email protected], by 5pm on closing date 16th July, 2023.

A detailed job description can be obtained from www.galwaysimon.ie

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

Housing Support Assistant (HSA) – Youth Service, Galway City

Location: Galway City & Surrounds

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 25th June 2023.

Job Purpose:

Housing 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 successful candidate will act as a key member of the Youth Service team, ensuring the day-to-day safe running of the service, and in helping clients maximise their housing security or, building connection in the community, supporting and preparing them for move-on and independent living as appropriate.

This involves delivering 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, using a trauma informed approach.

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], or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm 25th June 2023.

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

Housing Support Officer (HSO) – Youth Service, Galway City

Location: Galway City & Surrounds

Contract details: Permanent Contract, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 25th June 2023.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the provision and co-ordination of support services to young people (aged 18-25) who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness living in the community.

The successful candidate will be coordinating in the delivery of homeless prevention interventions, including Resettlement and Tenancy Sustainment Supports. The Post Holder will play a key-role coordinating wrap around supports to young people living independently in the community, with the aim of providing security to enable sustainable independent living and personal development

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], or by post to HR Dept, Galway Simon Community, 11 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway H91EAY0 by 5pm 25th June 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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