Independent Living Advocate for Youth Housing

Belfast Central Mission; Dungannon, Magherafelt, Armagh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a Housing Support Worker to manage a caseload and support young people in remaining independent. The role involves direct engagement with service users, collaboration with external agencies, and development of support plans. Ideal candidates should have experience in support roles, especially with young people. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

4% employer pension contribution

21 days annual leave

Westfield Health cashback plan

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience supporting groups and/or individuals either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience working with young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of service users.
• Visit young people in their homes to provide a wide range of support.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies to achieve the best results for the young person.
• Assess need, develop, monitor and review support plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Experience supporting groups or individuals

Experience working with young people

Job description

A community support organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a Housing Support Worker to manage a caseload and support young people in remaining independent. The role involves direct engagement with service users, collaboration with external agencies, and development of support plans. Ideal candidates should have experience in support roles, especially with young people. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.