Specialist Support Worker

2 months ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Simon Community NI Full time

This is a dynamic service, providing bespoke interventions to a small group of six to eight Looked After Children aged 16-21 years, to enable them to live in safety and stability, and have a place to call home.

The Specialist Support Worker will be responsible for delivering direct support to a small group of young people with complex needs. The young people will live in the community and the HFFY service will provide 24/7 support to ensure their safety, promote their stability, and build resilience to enable them to manage their tenancy.

Essential Criteria

Experience of supporting Looked After Children or homeless and/or vulnerable adults to identify personal goals and meet person-centered targets while working through the process of change Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug use, independent living support Experience of using a high level or communication skills, both verbally and in writing, using Microsoft Office applications Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full. 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

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​6 months experience of supporting young people (under 25) who have experienced any of the following:

           +​​​​​​​Care System
           +Justice System
           +​Prison
           +Institutional Care
           +Supported Accommodation
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​​​​​​​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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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