Housing Support Worker- Young People Remote
Job description
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
- Support young people to apply for benefits and grants, to report repairs, to register and attend medical appointments, arrange transport and signpost to other organisations as appropriate.
- 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
GCSE English Language (or equivalent (candidates must provide proof of equivalency)
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
