Case Worker - Derry/Londonderry - Full Time & Part Time Available

Outreach Case Worker - Housing First - Derry/Londonderry
​​​​​Permanent
Full Time - 39 hours per week  £26,390 per annum
Part Time - 27 hours per week £18,270 per annum
All roles are rota based, including mornings, evenings and weekends.  Some hybrid working can be considered

Your new role 
You will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users.  Working to a housing-led, low threshold, harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of support and advice. Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own lives. 

The aim of the role is to support and signpost service users into services that will improve their housing, health and wellbeing while improving the service users quality of life. This is achieved through the provision of engagement and individualised support plans, targeted interventions, signposting and group work. You will work proactively form strong relationships and gain service users' trust, striving to provide the best possible service levels at all times.

Employee Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave – 35 days per year, increasing as your length of service increases
• Paid Sick Leave
• Company maternity & paternity pay
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Health Cash Back & Rewards Plan
• Christmas Savers club

Plus, many opportunities to learn and develop within the organisation

Location
Housing First, Strand Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7AJ

Check out the attached Case Worker Highlights for an overview of the role and benefits.  

Essential Criteria

• A formal Level 3 qualification in a social care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent and at least 2 years paid relevant work experience

OR

• At least 3 years paid relevant work experience and 3 formal qualifications at Level 2 to include Math and English, e.g. GCSE’s or NVQ

​​​​​​​AND

• ​​​​​​​Demonstrable experience coordinating support plans for service users with complex needs
• ​​​​​​​Demonstrable experience in case management and key working
• Ability to work on a rota basis 

Essential: a full driving license and full access to a car insured for business purposes
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Closing date for applications is 13th August 2024 @ 10am

Dependent on the number of applications, we may contact applicants before the closing date.  Please check your spam/junk folders.