Specialist Support Worker (Safeguarding & Response)

Simon Community Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specialist Support Worker to join their team, focusing on empowering young people in the Housing First for Youth project. This role involves providing tailored support to Looked After Children, ensuring their safety and stability as they transition to independent living. With a commitment to non-judgmental and trustworthy practices, this organization values dedication to ending homelessness. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in mental health or youth care, this opportunity could be your next rewarding challenge.

Benefits

Pension plan

Healthcare

Death in service

Generous leave

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Looked After Children or vulnerable adults.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke support to small groups of Looked After Children aged 16-21.
• Support safety, stability, and resilience to enable independent living.

Skills

Supporting Looked After Children

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

Specialist Support Worker (Safeguarding & Response)

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Job Details

• Job ref: SSW/SR/0525
• Job type: Permanent
• Number of Posts: 2
• Closing date: Monday 05 May 2025 16:00

Job Summary

Project: Housing First for Youth

Salary: Points 23-26, £25,269 - £27,459 per annum (Hourly £13.88 - £15.09)

Location: Greater Belfast Area - Working across communities to support young people.

Hours: Rotational shift pattern (average 35 hours/week), including evenings, weekends, and nights. Typically, three 12.5-hour shifts per week.

Organisation Values

Our values include being non-judgmental, supportive, trustworthy, and dedicated to ending homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke support to small groups of Looked After Children aged 16-21.
• Support safety, stability, and resilience to enable independent living.

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting Looked After Children or vulnerable adults.
• Experience working in mental health, youth care, substance use, or independent living support.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Full current driving license or alternative transport means.
• Willingness to register with NISCC and undergo Access NI checks.

Desirable Criteria

• Six months’ experience supporting young people in care, justice, prison, or supported accommodation.

Benefits

• Pension plan, healthcare, death in service, generous leave, learning opportunities, and more.

Application Process

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