Housing Support Worker- Young People

4 weeks ago


Remote, United Kingdom Belfast Central Mission Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title**: Housing Support Worker, Full Time 35hrs Monday - Friday

**Project and Location**: Housing Support for Young People in the North Down and Newtownards Area

**Reports to**: Project Manager

**Main Purpose of Job**: To provide Housing Support to Young People (18-25) in the Community

**Main Job Tasks**
- Provide Housing related Support to a case load of young people living in the community
- Assess needs and develop support plans with each young person to meet their specific needs, ensuring support plans are continually monitored and reviewed to assess progress toward agreed goals.
- Develop, monitor and review risk assessments and risk management plans for each young person.
- Maintain a Person-Centered approach at all times ensuring that young people have the necessary information they need to make informed decisions.
- Develop professional working relationships with young people and provide practical support with all aspects of independent living including cleaning, cooking, budgeting, shopping, decorating etc
- Liaise with other agencies (NIHE, Social Services, Community groups) to ensure the young persons’ needs are met.
- Maintain accurate, up to date records and case files in relation to all work activity and meet relevant deadlines as requested by the Project Manager.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as set down by BCM and comply with the standards for Social Care Staff as set down by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Maintain NISCC Registration annually
- The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to undertake additional tasks which the organization deems to be within your area or training, expertise and/or experience.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**
**CRITERIA**:

- ESSENTIAL: _
Minimum of 1 year(s) experience supporting Young People

**QUALIFICATIONS**

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to competently use IT for communication and record-keeping

**TRANSPORT**

Possess a full UK driving license and business insurance and have access to a car (you will be expected to transport Service Users, on occasion to appointments etc)

**DESIRABLE**:

- **EXPERIENCE**_

Minimum of 1 year(s) experience supporting Young People Experience of providing housing related support

As an employee of Belfast Central Mission, you will be provided with ongoing personal and professional development, career pathways opportunities, a positive and supportive workplace culture alongside a range of staff benefits including:

- Pension Plans
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Paid Mileage
- 21 days holiday leave plus generous public holiday entitlement (13 stat days in 2023) and length of service increase
- Flexible Working
- To work at BCM, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and an enhanced AccessNI check._

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

**Salary**: £18,747.00-£20,441.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: HSWYP/N/206



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