Accommodation and Community Support Worker

Simon Community Northern Ireland; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Derry/Londonderry is seeking an Accommodation and Community Support Worker to provide 24-hour support to clients. The role involves developing support plans, liaising with external agencies, and advocating for clients. Applicants should have a degree in Social Work or be studying towards one, as well as relevant experience. Emphasis on IT skills and NISCC registration is essential. This position also requires flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to use email, internet and databases for recording support work.
• Registered with NISCC or willing to register.
• Six months' experience supporting those with complex needs.
• Experience in identifying support needs and managing risks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure needs of service users are met through effective support.
• Develop and monitor outcome-based support and risk management plans.
• Act as an advocate for clients; attend appeals or tribunals.

Skills

IT Skills

NISCC Registration

Experience with complex needs

Identifying support needs

Degree in Social Work

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Accommodation and Community Support Worker

We are recruiting for a Accommodation and Community Support Worker. As part of a team provide effective 24-hour support to the clients accessing our services, i.e. hostels, family and remote support units.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of service users are effectively met through promoting independence through support, development and progression.
• Provide support and advice to service users.
• Undertake an assessment of a service users’ needs and risk to ascertain intervention level required.
• Develop focused outcome-based support plans and risk management plans and monitor delivery.
• Liaise with external agencies where appropriate, to ensure co-ordination and integration of services, and maximise opportunities.
• Act as an advocate, providing support to and on behalf of clients; attend appeals or tribunals; liaise with GPs, other healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

Skills and Qualifications

• IT Skills - ability to use email, internet and databases to electronically record support work.
• NISCC Registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment).
• Six months’ recent experience (either paid or voluntary) of directly supporting people with complex and multiple needs within a residential or community setting gained within the last three years.
• Experience of identifying support needs, including client specific risks and putting plans in place to support those needs.
• A Degree in Social Work or currently studying for a Degree in Social Work.

Further Information

Work time: Three 12.5 hour shifts per week, including days and waking nights.For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025