Accommodation and Community Support Worker Location: Downpatrick (with potential requirement to work at other sites as needed) Salary: £22,675 - £24,108 per annum Hours: Full time, Permanent About the Role An opportunity has arisen for an Accommodation and Community Support Worker to join our team, providing 24-hour support to individuals accessing our homelessness services. This role is crucial in supporting service users to develop independent living skills, access appropriate resources, and work towards achieving long-term stability. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored support to service users, helping them to build independent living skills. Conduct assessments, develop support plans, and monitor progress. Advocate for service users, liaising with external agencies to ensure access to appropriate services. Maintain professional boundaries while fostering positive relationships with service users. Accurately update records in line with organisational and legal requirements. Contribute to the safe and efficient running of accommodation facilities, including adherence to health and safety policies. Essential Criteria: Ability to demonstrate the organisation's core values: non-judgemental, trustworthy, and dedicated. Competence in using IT systems for email, internet, and electronic records. Willingness to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) and undergo Access NI checks (registration must commence before employment). Desirable Criteria: At least six months' recent experience (paid or voluntary) supporting individuals with complex needs in a residential or community setting. Experience in homelessness prevention, mental health support, substance misuse, offending services, or working with young people. Experience in identifying and addressing individual support needs and risks. A degree in Social Work or currently studying towards one. Employee Benefits: Pension Scheme with employer contributions and Death in Service benefit (2x salary). Health Shield Benefit, offering access to dental, optical, physiotherapy, and counselling services. Benenden Health - private healthcare, including 24/7 GP access and medical diagnostics. Generous Annual Leave - 25 days, increasing up to 30 days with service, plus 12 customary holidays. Enhanced Pay Rates - bank holidays paid at premium rates (time and a half/double time), additional hours paid at time and a quarter. Occupational Sick Pay, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Career Breaks (after two years of service). Training and Development Opportunities, including accredited induction training and ongoing personal development. For more information please contact: Staffline Hannah Hollywood Harry Email: T; ) M; Skills: Community Care Homeless