Support Worker jobs in Cork, County Cork

Women’s Support Coordinator (Project Worker) - Permanent Contract

Are you interested in an exciting new role supporting women experiencing homelessness and helping to improve health and housing outcomes?

Cork Simon Community stands in solidarity with men and women experiencing homelessness in Cork, offering essential housing and support as they work toward independent living. We are motivated by a deep commitment to social justice and are dedicated to creating a society free from homelessness.

Cork Simon Community provides emergency accommodation and support services to both women and men at our Andersons Quay location. Within Andersons Quay, Mill House is a low threshold STA (Supported Temporary accommodation) service providing accommodation for 7 women experiencing homelessness.

As a member of the Anderson Quay staffing team, the Women’s Support Coordinator role will play a pivotal role in two key areas in supporting women that experience homelessness.

• The Women’s Support Coordinator role will provide one to one key working and case management supports to women residing in Mill House STA and will also work in collaboration with other Key Workers in the Emergency based services, to provide an appropriate level of support to women accessing services in any part of Andersons Quay.

• The Women’s Support Coordinator role will also improve and develop the provision of services to women across Cork Simon’s services, through consultation and collaboration with service participant and colleague groups, advocacy for the needs of women in homeless services, and implementation of agreed actions. This will be achieved by developing subject-matter expertise and by having a role in championing the voices and needs of women within our services.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Cork Simon Community, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact by improving and developing services for women experiencing homelessness.
• Professional Development: Ongoing supervision, training, and implementation of an Individual Learning Plan.
• Well-being Programme: Supports promoting staff wellbeing and resilience.
• Private Pension Plan: Plan confidently for your future for permanent staff.
• Annual Leave: 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata).
• Team Work: Work with colleagues across the organisation and externally to shape the role.

Your Role as Women’s Support Coordinator

The Women’s Support Coordinator role is an exciting new post and would suit someone with a desire to work with women experiencing homelessness to improve health and housing outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to be proactive and creative in supporting the unique, diverse and sometimes challenging needs of women experiencing homelessness. Patience, empathy and understanding are key attributes. Under the guidance of a line manager, the role will also require an ability to work on one’s initiative, networking with other organisations and stakeholders in developing subject-matter expertise on women in homeless services.

The successful candidate will be given a full induction and orientation to the role. They will also be supported with ongoing professional development and training in developing subject matter knowledge and skill base expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Key Working & Case Management

• Provide structured key working and case management support to women residing in Mill House in line with HSE and Cork/Kerry protocols.
• Complete holistic needs assessments and develop person-centred, goal-focused support plans.
• Support women across key domains including housing, physical and mental health, addiction, independent living skills, education, employment and social integration.
• Use trauma-informed, gender-sensitive, harm reduction and recovery-oriented approaches in all interactions.

Housing & External Engagement

• Work closely with the Housing Access Coordinator to ensure each resident has a clear housing pathway and is progressing through eligibility and application processes.
• Support women to access entitlements, healthcare, mental health and addiction services, and other statutory and community supports.
• Coordinate and attend inter-agency meetings to ensure collaborative and integrated case management.
• Advocate on behalf of service participants where appropriate.

Service Development & Consultation

• Develop subject-matter expertise on the specific challenges and needs of women in homeless services, and on evidence-based best practices from local and international contexts.
• Facilitate women’s consultation forums and activities to strengthen participation and feedback.
• Work with colleagues to identify service gaps and contribute to the implementation of improvements to better meet the needs of women in emergency accommodation.

Administration & Teamwork

• Maintain accurate, professional and up-to-date records (PASS and InForm) and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Emergency and Housing Services.
• Contribute to health & safety compliance and the overall effective functioning of the service.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience:

· Minimum two years’ experience working with marginalised groups (e.g. homelessness, addiction, care leavers, complex needs).

· At least one year’s experience supporting women experiencing homelessness.

· Experience in key working and case management.

Qualifications:

· Third-level qualification in Social Care, Social Work or a related field.

Knowledge & Approach:

· Understanding of homelessness, complex support needs, addiction, mental health and housing systems (HAP, RAS, social welfare).

· Commitment to trauma-informed, gender-sensitive, harm reduction and recovery-oriented practice.

· Strong alignment with rights-based and participant-led approaches.

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong organisational and case management skills.

· Excellent communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to manage challenging situations and work both independently and as part of a team.

· Competent IT and record-keeping skills.

How to Apply

You can apply by accessing the Recruitment Pack and Application Form on our website at www.corksimon.ie/work-with-us, or requesting it via email at recruit@corksimon.ie or by phone at 085 874 3435.

If you have any questions or would like any further information on this role, please contact Mirjana Grgic by email mirjana.grgic@corksimon.ie or phone 086 0843206.

To Apply: Complete the job Application Form as detailed above.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 12 noon

Cork Simon Community is committed to equality of opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €38,904.00-€54,784.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person