Youth Housing Worker

MACS Supporting Children & Young People; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting youth in Northern Ireland is seeking a passionate Youth Housing Worker for night shifts. The role involves safeguarding young people aged 16 to 21, supporting them in developing life skills, and providing a stable living environment. Candidates must have at least 6 months' experience in a caring role and a valid driving license. The position offers a salary of £23,715 and various benefits including pension contributions and flexible working options.

Benefits

MACS Pension contribution of 4%

Up to 24 shifts annual leave

Enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity, and Carers leave

Paid training days per year

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 6 months’ experience in a caring role.
• Full current driving license with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and protection for young people at night.
• Help young people build skills and confidence to maintain their homes.

Skills

Housing

Homeless

Safeguarding

Community Work

Residential

Support Work

LAC

Job description

Overview

YOUTH HOUSING WORKER (NIGHTS)

Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves?

MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community.

Responsibilities

Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes.

Qualifications and requirements

To apply you will need:

• 6 months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role
• A full current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use.

Locations and roles

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can

make a real difference in young people’s lives.

Posts Available:

• Belfast - Full Time, Permanent x 4
• Lisburn – Full Time, Permanent x 5
• Downpatrick – Full Time, Permanent x 4
• Newry – Full Time, Permanent x 1

PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts.

How to apply

Please submit your CV via the MACS portal on the GETGOT recruitment platform. You will also find the full Job Description, Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work for MACS with more information, or email if you have any further queries.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £23,715

Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available.

Closing date

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025

We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled.

MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.

Skills

• Housing
• Homeless
• Safeguarding
• Community Work
• Residential
• Support Work
• LAC