Accommodation & Community Support Worker
* Belfast, County Antrim
* Permanent
* Job ref: ACSW/FR/0425
Job type: Permanent
Quantity of Posts Available: 1
Closing date: Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 16:00
Salary: Points 19-21, £22,675 - £24,108 per annum (Hourly £12.46 - £13.25)
Location: 414 Falls Road, Belfast
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 24 hour 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: 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.
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?
* Pension Plan
* Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield
* 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.
Our Mission: Our vision is of a society where everyone has a home. Our mission is to end homelessness for people who need our help.
Simon Community NI is Northern Ireland’s leading homeless charity and we work without judgement to support people who are, or are at risk, of becoming homeless.
To be considered for this role, you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
#J-18808-Ljbffr