Graduate Programme 2027

Kick start your career with Depaul. Develop your skills, while helping to break the cycle of homelessness.

Depaul Ireland is offering Support Worker positions on our Graduate Programme across the country. This 12-month programme provides a real opportunity to make a difference, while gaining invaluable experience and fast-tracking your social care career.

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What Our Graduate Programme Offers:

Structured Professional Development
From day one, you will receive hands-on support to guide your professional growth in social care, helping you achieve your career aspirations within Depaul.

Diverse Experience
Throughout the 12 months, you will immerse yourself in a variety of Depaul services, gaining well-rounded experience that complements your academic qualifications while deepening your understanding of our mission.

Fast-Track Learning
In our dynamic organisation, you will be on the front lines, actively contributing to our mission to end homelessness and making a positive impact on the lives of marginalised individuals and families.

At Depaul, this isn’t just a job – it’s a transformative journey that will prepare you for a fulfilling and impactful career.

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Eligibility Criteria:

Open to final year students and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduation).
Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Youth and Community Studies, Early Childhood, Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, or related disciplines.
Relevant experience – student placement or voluntary experience in the Social Care sector required.
A driving licence is desirable but not mandatory.
Ability to work shifts.
Commitment to a full-time programme, 12-month programme starting in June 2027.

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I applied for the Depaul Graduate Programme because it seemed like an amazing opportunity to put the theory I learned in college into practice. My hope is to help the most marginalised in society, make an impact and contribute to Depaul Ireland’s mission of ending homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. The programme provides amazing training, opportunities and benefits to help me achieve these goals and kick-start my career.” Blondelle Cunningham, Graduate Programme Participant, 2026-2027

Having a background in psychology, I have previously worked with elderly and vulnerable individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. I found this incredibly fulfilling, however I found I had some blind spots in my knowledge. Particularly, working with and understanding the situation of marginalised individuals as well as children. Seeing Depaul advertising the Graduate Programme Support Worker Role, I was aware of the services they provide and thought it would be a good fit for me. I am hoping to work with these marginalised groups and understand their side of the story. Sean Haberlin, Graduate Programme Participant 2025-2026

I chose working in the homeless sector because it combined my theoretical knowledge on housing scarcity and my background in working with vulnerable children with my passion for fostering social change and supporting other people. Depaul specifically caught my eye because of its core values, most importantly the commitment to celebrating the potential of people, and the passion and energy you could feel from the staff. The graduate program has been a great way so far to be eased into the job and to get to know the organisation, people, goals, and the tools needed for the job. Everybody, from the training manager to the CEO, have been absolutely lovely and going out of their way to make us feel welcome, comfortable, and supported Cora Saxenberger, Graduate Programme Participant, 2024-2025

Supported By

This programme is proudly funded by Benefact Trust, whose support enables us to drive positive, lasting change in the community.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your social care career. Applications close on November 30th, 2026.

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Please connect with our Graduate Programme Coordinator Helen Behan

Email – gradprogramme@depaulcharity.net.