Youth Housing Case Worker

Total Care Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth homelessness charity seeks a Youth Housing Case Worker in Belfast to support young people aged 16-21 transitioning from care or facing homelessness. Responsibilities include completing safeguarding reports, engaging youth in support sessions, and attending multi-agency meetings. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with young people or a related degree plus experience. This role offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

4% employer pension contribution

Double pay on select bank holidays

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car required.
• Experience in risk assessment and safety planning.

Responsibilities

• Complete safeguarding reports and maintain case files.
• Engage young people in support sessions and daily living skills.
• Attend multi-agency meetings with social services.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Risk assessment

Support planning

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or similar

Job description

Youth Housing Case Worker – Belfast

Salary: £12.79 or £15.70 p/h depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (may include evenings, weekends & bank holidays)

Contract: Temp on going

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday
Following an assessed induction period, shifts will vary between:

• 7:00am – 2:30pm

• 9:30am – 5:00pm

• 1:00pm – 8:30pm

About the Role

Total Care Recruitment are recruiting for Youth Housing Case Workers to join our client team, Northern Ireland’s leading youth homelessness charity.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 16–21 who are leaving care or experiencing homelessness — helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to move forward in life.

Main Responsibilities

• Complete safeguarding reports, support plans, and maintain up-to-date case files.

• Engage young people in support sessions and provide practical guidance in daily living skills.

• Attend multi-agency meetings (social services, probation, addiction services, PSNI, etc.).

• Record daily handovers and maintain accurate documentation in line with GDPR.

• Support young people in budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and managing their tenancies.

• Promote education, employment, and personal development opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with team members and professionals to safeguard and empower young people.

Essential Criteria

• 1 year’s experience working with young people
  OR
  A degree in Social Work, Youth & Community Work, or similar, plus 6 months’ experience working with young people.

• Experience of risk assessment and safety planning.

• Experience in support planning and assessing needs.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car, insured for business use.

• Access NI check required before appointment.

Desirable

• Experience in supported housing or residential care environments.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave (increasing with service)

• 4% employer pension contribution

• Double pay on select bank/public holidays

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Apply now through Indeed, or email your CV directly to
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