Housing Support Worker

Excel Recruitment; Antrim; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cover

Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Health Shield Benefit

Accredited Training

Private Health Cover

Paid Overtime

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Housing Support Worker for the Housing First for Youth team in Antrim, Northern Ireland. The role offers a starting salary of £27,094 per year with comprehensive staff benefits and requires a clean driving licence with access to a car for client support.

The candidate will provide 24/7 tailored support to Looked After Children aged 16-21, working with Social Services and mental health professionals to address challenges such as mental health, substance use and

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience supporting Looked After Children, homeless individuals or vulnerable adults.
• Fully flexible to cover shifts including evenings, weekends and unsocial hours.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, 24/7 support to a small group of Looked After Children aged 16-21.
• Collaborate with Social Services and Mental Health Professionals to deliver interventions.
• Support safety, stability and resilience in the young people’s homes through flexible interventions.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

NISCC registration

Access NI checks

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Housing Support Worker (J48862) Antrim, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP27094 - GBP27094 per annum + Health Cover, Life Insurance, Sick Pay

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Housing Support Worker servicing the Greater Belfast area with a starting salary of £27,094 along with comprehensive staff benefits on offer.

You must have a clean driving licence and a car to meet the needs of the role – please ensure you have this before applying.

The Client:

• Driven by compassion, dignity and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to belong, their work is rooted in hope, respect and empowerment — walking alongside people through their toughest moments and helping them rebuild brighter futures.
• Together, they create change that lasts. Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement shapes everything they do, working alongside individuals, communities and partner agencies to prevent homelessness, reduce harm and promote long‑term wellbeing.

The Job:

• As a Housing Support Worker in the Housing First for Youth team, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 16-21 who are Looked After Children.
• You will provide tailored, 24/7 support to a small group, helping them achieve safety and stability in their homes while building their resilience.
• Working collaboratively with Social Services and Mental Health Professionals, you'll deliver flexible and diverse interventions, assisting them through challenges such as mental health issues, substance use, and concerns about safety.

If you're passionate about empowering young people and fostering their growth, this position is perfect for you!

The Person:

• Experience supporting Looked After Children, homeless individuals or vulnerable adults to set goals and work through person‑centred plans.
• Experience in fast‑paced environments involving mental health, substance use, young people’s services or independent living support.
• Fully flexible to cover a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends and unsocial hours.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Full current driving licence, or alternative transport arrangements if disability prevents driving.
• NISCC registration (or willingness to register before employment) and ability to undergo Access NI checks.
• Must be willing to obtain business insurance for the purposes of work transport.

For you:

• £27,094 per year.
• Private Health Cover.
• Paid Overtime.
• Health Shield Benefit.
• Accredited Training.