Youth Housing Worker (Nights)

MACS; Lisburn, Downpatrick, Newry, Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth support organization in Northern Ireland seeks Youth Housing Workers to provide guidance and support to young people transitioning into adulthood. The role entails establishing positive relationships, offering holistic assistance in daily tasks, and promoting safe living conditions. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in a caring role. This position is critical in helping young people develop the skills and confidence required for independent living.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in a caring role.
• Experience in supported housing or residential environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with young people.
• Provide holistic support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with practical tasks like budgeting and cooking.
• Support the housing worker with maintaining safe accommodations.
• Facilitate the transition into independent living.
• Encourage feedback from young people on the service provided.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals in a caring role

Ability to build positive relationships

Communication skills

Job description

Youth Housing Workers aid the provision of housing related support and guidance to young people in conjunction with their identified support and safety needs. To assist young people as they transition into adulthood and plan for their move on from supported housing into the community. To provide an accessible point of contact at night / weekends and to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS.

Responsibilities

• To establish a positive relationship with Young People and to support them to create a safe home environment.
• To provide holistic support (on a one to one and group basis) to all young people accessing the service, ensuring the support meets their needs.
• To work alongside and support the Housing Worker to provide practical and hands on support regarding budgeting, cooking, cleaning and running a home in conjunction with the young people’s support plans to ensure a person centred approach.
• To support the Housing Worker to ensure accommodation is well maintained, and is safe for young people to live in.
• To support the move in and move on process.
• To provide young people with support in order for them to transition into independent living, helping them to maintain their tenancy while assisting them to develop the confidence and skills required to live independently.
• To provide a service that nurtures and encourages development.
• To ensure that young people’s ideas, thoughts and feedback are recorded, responded to and actioned. Feedback to line management or relevant subgroups where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

• 6 Months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role as an employee, volunteer or carer.
• Experience of working in a supported housing or residential environment.

Further Information

For more information on MACS Services, please visit https://www.macsni.org/ and all Job Opportunities are available on https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk/