Street Outreach Support Worker

First Housing Aid & Support Services; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local outreach support organization in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a dedicated individual to provide high-quality services to homeless people through direct engagement. Key responsibilities include building relationships and assessing individual needs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in health and social care. A driving license and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• A relevant recognised qualification in health and social care or related field (Minimum NVQ level II or equivalent).
• 2 years recent experience of working with people who are sleeping rough/outreach work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with homeless individuals.
• Assess the risk and needs of each service user.
• Ensure a support plan is developed for individuals in crisis.

Skills

Relationship building

Assessment of needs

Support planning

IT Skills

Education

Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above

Relevant qualification in health and social care (NVQ II)

Job description

You will undertake activities required within the street outreach service that aims to provide a high quality, responsive service that meets the needs of people who are sleeping rough and those engaged in associated street culture (male and female) within the city of Derry/Londonderry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build and maintain effective relationships with people who are homeless and those engaged in associated street culture within the area. These relationships will be either through referral or on a direct street engagement basis.
• Assess on an individual basis the risk and needs of each service user.
• Ensure a plan of support is developed for each individual presenting in crisis.
• Assist statutory agencies in profiling the population of people who are sleeping/drinking on the streets.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• A relevant recognised qualification in health and social care or related field (Minimum NVQ level II or equivalent).
• 2 years recent experience of working with people who are sleeping rough/outreach work in the field of addictions and mental health/or experience of working with homeless people who are vulnerable who need support with addictions/mental health.
• Hold a driving licence and have access to a car.
• IT Skills.

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).

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