24/7 Community Support & Accommodation Advocate

Simon Community Northern Ireland; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Northern Ireland is seeking an Accommodation and Community Support Worker to provide effective 24-hour support to clients. Responsibilities include developing support plans, advocating for clients, and ensuring needs are met. Ideal candidates will have experience with complex needs and a degree in Social Work. The role requires three 12.5-hour shifts per week, including nights.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate the core values of the Simon Community.
• Six months of recent experience supporting people with complex and multiple needs.
• Willingness to be subject to Access NI checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure needs of service users are met through support.
• Develop focused outcome-based support plans.
• Advocate for clients and liaise with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Core values of the Simon Community

IT skills - email, internet, databases

NISCC Registration

Experience supporting people with complex needs

Identifying support needs

Degree in Social Work

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

A community support organization in Northern Ireland is seeking an Accommodation and Community Support Worker to provide effective 24-hour support to clients. Responsibilities include developing support plans, advocating for clients, and ensuring needs are met. Ideal candidates will have experience with complex needs and a degree in Social Work. The role requires three 12.5-hour shifts per week, including nights.