Support Worker, House in the Wells, Derry~Londonderry Closing Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Support Worker for the House in the Wells in Derry~Londonderry. The successful candidate will provide care and support in a harm reduction hostel, helping homeless men with addiction challenges while ensuring a conducive living environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in similar settings.

Benefits

20 days paid annual leave

12 statutory days off

Occupational sick pay

Maternity pay

Contributory pensions scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with homeless individuals or addiction issues, or two years in a similar role.
• Must be registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for up to 24 homeless men with addiction issues.
• Provide 24-hour staff support services.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant qualification equivalent to QCF level 2

Job description

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Support Worker, House in the Wells, Derry~Londonderry Apex Housing Association

• Location: House in the Wells, Derry-Londonderry
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 40
• Job Ref: SWHITW/06/25

The House in the Wells is a male harm reduction hostel accommodation giving support and care for up to 24 homeless men with addiction issues and is situated close to the city centre of Derry~Londonderry. The House in the Wells provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.

Completion of a relevant qualification equivalent to QCF level 2
AND
At least one years’ experience formal or informal working with homeless individuals and/or individuals who suffer addiction problems in a community or residential setting.

Must be currently registered with NISCC or must achieve registration within 6 months if new to the sector.

OR

At least two years’ experience formal or informal, working with homeless individuals and/or individuals who suffer addiction problems in a community or residential setting.

Must be currently registered with NISCC or must achieve registration within 6 months if new to the sector.

Be able to demonstrate an adequate level of computer literacy

Employee Benefits
20 days paid annual leave and 12 statutory, Occupational sick pay / maternity pay, Contributory pensions scheme, Training and Development Opportunities. Free onsite parking.

• 10 Butcher Street Derry City Co Londonderry BT48 6HL