Job description
Job Role: Support Workers (Permanent)
We are pleased to be recruiting Permanent Full Time Support Workers for day & night duties for our client.
We are looking for support staff in Belfast that can work a shift pattern in line with their current staff.
Our clients service delivers high quality support to young people aged (16 - 21) to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. Young people stay with our client for up to 2 years before moving on to their own tenancy in the community.
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Location: Belfast
Rate of Pay: £18,285 per annum & pension at 4% of Salary
What the role entails:
- Ensure all young people are cared for by appropriate staff. Workers will participate in shift patterns that meet the needs of the young people.
- To develop purposeful and nurturing relationships with young people working with compassion and resilience in what can be a challenging environment
- To develop purposeful and nurturing relationships with young people working with compassion and resilience in what can be a challenging environment
- To support young people to complete the tasks identified in their support plans
- Communicate promptly and effectively with PSNI, Emergency Duty Social Worker, Emergency Services, on call manager and family/children’s homes were appropriate
- Undertake any other duties as required
Essential Criteria:
- 6 Months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role as an employee, volunteer or carer.
- Understanding and knowledge of homelessness, mental health and substance use.
- Ability to practice in line with the clients ethos and values.
If you think you meet the criteria, please submit your CV to Michael.McAlinden@mparecruitment.co.uk or call our office on 02895211111 for more information and how to register for this role.