Youth Support Worker – Housing & Life Skills

Belfast Central Mission; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% employer pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Paid sick leave 4 weeks full pay + 4/5

Westfield Health plan

Westfield Health MRI/CT and PET scans

Learning & Development opportunities

Paid Access NI

Job summary

Belfast Central Mission is seeking a Support Worker to help vulnerable young people aged 16-21 access the services they need. You will listen, assess and steer them toward practical and emotional help, supporting transition to adulthood and independent living.

You will work within Riverside Place, providing a safe, clean environment while collaborating with colleagues to maintain health and safety and deliver signposting to appropriate services.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supporting groups or individuals, paid or voluntary.
• NISCC registration or willingness to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Full UK Driver's Licence required to operate responsively within the community.

Responsibilities

• Listen to the needs and feelings of young people to facilitate needed help and signpost to other support services.
• Assist young people in coping with changes associated with adulthood and help them make informed decisions about health, hygiene, finance and housing.
• Work as part of a team to maintain tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene in communal areas and ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Support experience

Driver's license

Education

NISCC registered or willing to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Belfast Central Mission is seeking a Support Worker to help vulnerable young people aged 16-21 access the services they need. You will listen, assess and steer them toward practical and emotional help, supporting transition to adulthood and independent living.

You will work within Riverside Place, providing a safe, clean environment while collaborating with colleagues to maintain health and safety and deliver signposting to appropriate services.