Accommodation Support Worker
7 months ago
_**NB Shortlisting will be undertaken on the basis of the enclosed person specification, so please address all criteria listed in the person specification when completing your CV.**_
**Based in our Damien House Accommodation Project, Derry/Londonderry**
**Information about our Damien House Project**
Damien House is a 12 bed, high tolerance unit that works in partnership with Supporting People and Western Health Social Care Trust (WHSCT) operating a dual-purpose service.
**CRISIS BEDS**
The Crisis Bed provision aims to help individuals who are homeless and rough sleeping with alcohol issues to:
- Access temporary emergency accommodation with move on to more permanent accommodation mainly within 8 weeks.
- Engage / re-engage with a variety of agencies both voluntary and statutory to promote and improve their health and well being.
- Re-establish and /or maintain links with their families and social networks.
**Access**
This service can be accessed through and on completion of a referral from:
- First Housing Aid & Support Service’s Night Support Service.
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
**DETOX BEDS**
The service will cater for male clients who require supervision in a safe environment for alcohol detoxification.
This service will also provide access to individuals who fulfil criteria for home detox but have a recent history of failed home detox. They may also have moderate symptoms, which warrant more supervision to stabilise initially. Male clients will also be accepted for tail end detox from hospital when they are medically fit for discharge
Referrals Sources
- GPS/ Out of Hours GPs
- Primary Care Liaison Team
- Medical Wards
- Accident & Emergency Department
- Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
- Alcohol and Drugs Services
- CAT
**FIRST HOUSING AID & SUPPORT SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Title**:Accommodation Support Worker
**Reports To**:Manager
**Purpose & Objectives**:
To be part of a team providing residential provision with attached support services for vulnerable adults with alcohol misuse/ difficulties under appropriate shift pattern cover. Support procedures will include monitoring, assessment and review of residents as well as ensuring a healthy, safe and secure living environment is maintained.
To act in a professional, proactive capacity that will contribute to the strategic objectives of the organisation in enhancing the well-being of its service users through a network of support.
**Location**: Damien House Project, Derry/Londonderry
**Salary**: £22,400 per annum
**Hours of Work**: 37.5 hours per week (full time) shift rota basis
**Probationary Period**: 6 months
**Annual Leave**:5 working weeks, exclusive of bank and customary holidays
**Sickness Scheme**: 3 working weeks contractual pay in a 12-month period under current terms and conditions of employment
**Pension**: Company Pension Scheme available, further details available on request
**MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. To cover rota duties which includes day, evening and overnight shifts as determined by the needs of the project
2. To carry out daily operational tasks in a consistent manner.
3. To participate in recording and reporting systems regarding daily events in view of clear communication requirements.
4. To keep concise recording of service incomes, utilising appropriate logging systems.
5. To assume a key worker role for designated individuals through continuous assessment, monitoring and review processes that will contribute towards tailored packages of support.
6. To work alongside other relevant agencies such as Social Workers, General Practitioners, Policing Services, Housing Services in the delivery of support services to the client.
7. To carry out appropriate procedures and protocol that deal with high-risk behaviours, decision making and conflict situations.
8. To maintain written case management files under support structure systems.
9. Be willing to ensure that the Accommodation’s Health and Hygiene standards are maintained and to take an active role if this is necessary.
10. To keep concise recording of service incomes, utilising appropriate logging systems.
11. To carry out enhanced monitoring and evaluation of vulnerable individuals who have been identified as ‘at risk’.
12. To participate in the implementation of fire safety procedures on a regular and consistent basis.
13. To carry out regular health and safety checks as part of daily working activities. Notifying line management of any areas of concern.
14. To carry out observation and vigilance skills in regard to any sudden health deterioration of service users.
15. Liaise with relevant bodies regarding the health and future support needs of service users.
16. To use databases and other electronic management systems focused on service provision improvements and quality outcomes, which will include secure remote access to third party systems such as the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
17. To attend regular st
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