Accommodation and Community Support Worker-Bank Staff

JOIN OUR TEAM

We support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve a meaningful and independent place in their community.

These posts suit those individuals who are passionate about developing their career within the sector or for those who are studying or seeking to build their experience for a career in social work, mental health or nursing.

Reports to: Team Leader

Salary: £9.91 per hour

Locations: Throughout Northern Ireland

Hours: 12.5 hour shifts which include day and waking nights as and when required.

Job Purpose: Work as part of a team to provide effective 24 hour case management support services (accommodation units, transition into the community, within the community or hub, where in place) as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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

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

•      Homelessness Prevention

•      Substance Misuse

•      Offending

•      Mental Health

•      Young People

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERION: only for those wishing to be considered to work as a support worker for young people services - 242, Antrim Road project, Coleraine – Mount Street Mews, Foyer – Belfast.

1. One year’s experience working with young people aged 16-25.

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

4. 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)

5. NISCC Registered (or commitment to become registered if appointed) and confirmation of willingness to be subject to ACCESSNI checks.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

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

To apply please visit the careers section of our website to complete an online application form.

Closing date for applications is 31st March 2019 at 4pm.