Case Worker

**CASE WORKER - Dungannon**
£23,218.65 per annum (£12.76 per hour)
Permanent
35 per week - rota based
Castlehill, 2 Castlehill, Drumcoo, Dungannon BT70 1JP

**Your new role**
You will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working to a housing-led, low threshold, harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of support and advice. Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own lives.

The aim of the role is to support and signpost service users into services that will improve their housing, health and wellbeing while improving the service users quality of life. This is achieved through the provision of engagement and individualised support plans, targeted interventions, signposting and group work. You will work proactively form strong relationships and gain service users' trust, striving to provide the best possible service levels at all times.

**Essential Criteria**
- A formal Level 3 qualification in a social care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent and at least 2 years paid relevant work experience

**OR**
- At least 3 years paid relevant work experience and 3 formal qualifications at Level 2 to include Math and English, e.g. GCSE’s or NVQ
- Ability to work on a rota basis

**Experience Requirements**
- Good working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to compile and present accurate written and electronic reports
- Have an understanding of homelessness and issues that can lead to homelessness, and what support can be offered to people experiencing homelessness
- Have experience & knowledge of working with needs assessment, key working and support planning for service users
- Knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and the ability to network with relevant bodies

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,218.65 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/03/2023