Floating Support Worker

Contract:  12 months fixed term commencing January 2025, for 37.5 hours per week, subject to funding. within the Floating Support Team in Fermanagh Women's Aid.

Reports to :  Floating Support Team Leader

The position will require daytime work, Monday to Friday with some evening/weekend work.

Working pattern to be confirmed with the successful candidate.

To apply please download and complete an Application Form. 
Submission of CVs will not be accepted

Essential:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social Care or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or similar skills evidenced through sufficient experience.
• Minimum of 12 months' paid experience of working with Adults in a supportive role within a residential or community setting.
• Knowledge and/or experience of working with victims of Domestic/Sexual violence is preferable.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of people of differing needs and abilities.
• Experience of Advocacy Work.
• Experience of working with agencies, statutory bodies and Community Service Providers.
• Experience of needs and risk assessment and support planning.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Valid Driving Licence with access to a car.

Please note we reserve the right to enhance the short-listing criteria where and when this is deemed necessary and we will retain a reserve list for the same or similar posts for 12 months.

Fermanagh Women’s Aid is an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all areas of the community.

Employment is subject to Pre-Employment Screening checks

Posts advertised are open to women only. Due to the level of contact with vulnerable Women and Children this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Article 10 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination NI Order 1976 (as amended).

 In order to comply with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland is required to explore the successful candidate’s suitability to work with vulnerable adults and children through ACCESS NI pre-employment screening.