Accommodation & Community Support Worker (Laurel Lodge)

We are pleased to offer all eligible candidates an exciting and unique career opportunity within Simon Community NI, working as a valuable team member in our newly acquired service location in Lisburn, supporting our on-going goal to prevent Homelessness.  It is expected that both Accommodation & Community Support Worker and Senior Practitioner roles will be required initially and will have the wonderful privilege to develop with time along-side the unique transition of the location itself and the clients we support there from the opening in March 2025 with a single person living unit, then beyond.

Salary: Points 19-21, £22, 675 - £24,108 per annum (Hourly £12.46 - £13.25)
Location: Lisburn - Laurel Lodge
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, as and when required.
Organisation Values: Our values are fundamental to how we work with clients and each other. We are driven by our values of being non-judgmental, existing to support our clients and meet their needs, being trustworthy and focused on ending homelessness and being dedicated to the people we support.
Job Purpose: As part of a team provide effective support to the clients accessing our services i.e. hostels, family and supported living.

Essential Criteria 

• Ability to demonstrate the core values of the Simon Community to include the following - Non-Judgemental, Supportive, Trustworthy and Dedicated
• ​​​​​​IT Skills - ability to use email, internet and databases to electronically record support work.
• NISCC Registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment).

Desirable Criteria

• 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 areas:

           * Homelessness Prevention
           * Substance Misuse
           * Offending
           * Mental Health
           * Young People

• Experience of identifying support needs, including client specific risks and putting plans in place to support those needs​​​​​​​
• A Degree in Social Work or currently studying for a Degree in Social Work

​​​​​​​Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:

• Pension Plan
• Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Compassionate Culture
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Free Access NI check
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Management Development Programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Scheme.

​​​​​​​Great Place to Work Accreditation
Achieving the Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to our dedicated staff. As we celebrate, our commitment to continuous improvement remains steadfast. We pledge to foster a culture of ongoing enhancement, marked by recognition and appreciation. Moving forward, we are determined to make Simon Community an even better workplace.

To apply, please visit the careers section of our website - https://simoncommunity.org/about/work-with-us