Accommodation Support Worker

First Housing Aid & Support Services; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Derry/Londonderry seeks candidates to work with parents and children in an accommodation setting. The role involves developing supportive relationships to empower individuals and help them reach their potential. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in providing support to vulnerable youths. Equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or related field (minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent).
• At least two years recent experience of working in accommodation or community work setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with parents and children in an accommodation setting.
• Develop supportive relationships to empower individuals and parents.

Skills

Experience in community work

Effective communication

Empathy

Education

Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above

Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care NVQ level 2

Job description

You will work in partnership with parents and children, in an accommodation setting, developing supportive relationships that empower and enable them to maximise their potential as individuals and as parents.

Responsibilities

• You will work in partnership with parents and children, in an accommodation setting, developing supportive relationships that empower and enable them to maximise their potential as individuals and as parents.
• A full job description and personnel specification is available on the Employer's website.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or related field (minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent).
• At least two years recent experience of working in accommodation or community work setting, providing support to vulnerable young people aged 16-25 years and/or children 0-5 years.
• It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.

Further Information

Access NI checks will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed. This position is also subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer