Flexible Outreach Support Worker

Reports To: Team Leader

Salary: Points 16-20, £17,107-£19,202 per annum (£9.81 - Emergency Relief Support Worker). A range of additional benefits are also available.

Department: Homelessness Services

Location: Greater Belfast Area

Hours of Work: Rotation shift pattern (average 35 hours per week) including the requirement to work evenings, weekends and waking nights. Reasonable hours outside of this may be required to fulfil the duties of this position.

Job Purpose: Work as part of a team to provide effective 24 hour support to young people in the community.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Maths and English GCSE at Grade C OR an equivalent qualification.

2. Six months’ experience (either paid or voluntary) of directly supporting young people with complex and multiple needs within a residential or community setting gained within the last three years. Complex needs include the following areas:

Homelessness PreventionSubstance MisuseOffendingMental HealthYoung People

3. Ability to demonstrate the core values of the Simon Community to include the following

Understand the importance of dignity and respect for othersWillingness to learn, develop and self-reflectAbility to contribute within a team environmentCommitment to supporting clients in a non-judgemental mannerProfessional integrityWillingness to support, protect and empower people

4. Experience of identifying support needs, including client specific risks, and putting plans in place to support those needs.

5. IT skills – Ability to use email, internet and databases to electronically record support work (within SCNI we use a client recording system called OSKA but previous use of this is not essential)

6. NISCC Registered (or subject to agreeing and being successfully registered if appointed) and confirmation of willingness to be subject to and the organization obtaining a suitable ACCESSNI checks.

7. Valid driving license and access to a car or other form of transport to undertake duties associated with the role.

To apply or for more information please visit the careers section of our website using the following link: https://simoncommunity.erecruit.co.uk/erecruit/company/jobs.do

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th October 2017 at 4pm.