Specialist Outreach Support Worker, Way2Go Project (Omagh)
First Housing Aid & Support Services
To support people that are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless through the impact of alcohol misuse.
First Housing Aid & Support Services (Registered Charity No. XR19886)
are recruiting for a
Specialist Outreach Support Worker, (Way2Go) Project
(Ref: SOSW.WAY2GO.R7.01) (1 POST)
Fixed Term until end of December 2017 with possible extension for a further year, funding permitting
Salary: £19,478 per annum
Required for Omagh area
Minimum Criteria:
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths
- A relevant recognised qualification in health and social care or equivalent (NVQ level III)
- At least two years recent experience of working in accommodation or community work setting in the field of substance misuse difficulties/addictions and mental health
- A current driving licence with access to a car. (Can be waived in the case of applicant whose disability prohibits driving, but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements).
- IT skills
Interested candidates should e-mail for an application pack, quoting the appropriate job reference number to: [email protected]
Application Forms can also be downloaded from www.first-housing.com
Please note: All recruitment correspondence for this position will be done through e-mail. Please provide a suitable email address for correspondence and e-mail completed applications to [email protected]
If you do not have an e-mail address, please contact Karla on 02871 266115
It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.
Closing date for completed applications is Friday, 8th September 2017
First Housing operates a child protection and vulnerable adults policy, Access NI checks will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed. Registration with Northern Ireland Social Care Council will also be required.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Closing Date
1:00pm
Contact Details
Karla O'Kane
23 Bishop Street
Derry/Londonderry
BT48 6PR
United Kingdom