Merchants Quay Ireland
Ellie McGuinness is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as a Mental Health Case Worker at Merchants Quay Ireland since January 2023. Prior to this role, Ellie held various positions at Dublin Simon Community from September 2020 to January 2023, including Specialised Project Worker, Project Worker, and Flexi Support Worker, along with a period as a Full-Time Volunteer focused on advocacy and support for clients facing homelessness. Earlier career experience includes working as a Cashier at Asda from November 2014 to September 2020, where Ellie engaged in multiple store operations. Ellie McGuinness holds a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Trinity College Dublin and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ulster University.
Merchants Quay Ireland
Merchants Quay Ireland is a national voluntary organization that helps people who are dealing with homelessness and those caught in addiction. We provide frontline services, practical support, pathways towards recovery, and innovative responses to the issues of drug use and homelessness in Ireland. We believe in a society where no one has to face homelessness or addiction alone and where everyone has the support they need to reduce the harm caused by homelessness and addiction and to build a better life—an inclusive society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality, and effective services to people experiencing homelessness and addiction in Ireland, meeting their complex needs in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. CHY No: 10311 RCN: 20026240