Support Worker – Empower Housing & Reentry Services

The Salvation Army; Belfast; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Support Worker to develop and deliver high-quality support programs for vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness. The role includes conducting client assessments, designing support provisions, and ensuring successful transitions for clients. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of support needs, the benefits system, and possess excellent communication skills. Relevant experience in harm reduction is preferred, and NISCC registration is required.

Qualifications

• NISCC registration required for the post.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client support plan reviews and update individual support plans.
• Work with colleagues to design and deliver support provisions.
• Complete and review client’s risk assessments.
• Support transitions for prison leavers back into the community.

Skills

Knowledge of main support needs

Decision making under pressure

Knowledge of benefits system

Problem solving initiative

Excellent verbal communication

Experience in harm reduction

Collaboration with Criminal justice department

Job description

A charitable organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Support Worker to develop and deliver high-quality support programs for vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness. The role includes conducting client assessments, designing support provisions, and ensuring successful transitions for clients. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of support needs, the benefits system, and possess excellent communication skills. Relevant experience in harm reduction is preferred, and NISCC registration is required.