Housing Support Worker - Older People - Newry

Belfast Central Mission; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back

Westfield Health Rewards

Generous Annual Leave entitlement -33

Long service annual leave increments

Company Maternity Pay

Robust Induction and full training

4% employer pension contribution

Paid sick leave 4 weeks full pay

Paid Access NI

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Belfast Central Mission is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist older people in the Newry area, working remotely with a defined caseload. You will help service users remain living independently at home by addressing housing and social care needs.

The role includes visiting service users in their homes, building trust and coordinating with partners, with training provided and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience of supporting people in the community.
• Experience working with older people is desirable.
• GCSE English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Visit service users in their own homes to build trust and assess housing and social care needs.
• Advocate for service users and coordinate with external agencies to secure right support.

Skills

Community support experience

Older people experience desirable

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Job description

Housing Support Worker - Newry

Location: Housing Support Team – Older People South - Newry Area - remote

Salary: £24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour)

Contract: Permanent

Work hours: 35 hours per week – Monday - Friday, various hours available

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles.

BCM is actively recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to help those over the age of 55 to remain living independent at home. This role has a focus on supporting individuals with their housing and social care needs. Housing experience is not essential as full training will be provided on the job.

We are a values led organisation. We look for individuals who embody integrity, compassion, respect and a person-centred approach. Our values are central to all that we do. This role will involve visiting service users in their own homes, with a caseload in Newry areas. You will have the support of your experienced colleagues and Manager to learn all aspects of the job. Please note this role does not involve personal care.

What we can offer you

• Blue Light Card
• Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan and additional benefit of unlimited MRI and CT scans and 1 PET scan within a 12-month period
• Westfield Health Rewards
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement -33 days (including statutory holidays)
• Long service annual leave increments and scheme
• Company Maternity Pay
• Robust Induction and full training provided
• 4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service)
• Paid sick leave 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay after one year of service
• Paid Access NI
• Learning & Development opportunities

You will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home.

You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at your own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need.

What we need from you

• At least one years’ experience of supporting people in the community. Experience working with older people is desirable
• GCSE English or equivalent
• Possess a full driving licence. Business insurance and access to a car are required as you may have to transport Service Users.

Please see attached job description and specification for further details