Salary: Points 19-21, £22,675 - £24,108 per annum (Hourly £12.46 - £13.25)
Location: Community based - based in Portadown but covering Lurgan, Craigavon, Banbridge, Richill, Dromore, Donacloney, Waringstown, Katebridge, Rathfriland.
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 clients accessing our Community Support Services.
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.
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