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Job description

Integrated Floating Support and Housing Workers in MACS Supporting Children and Young People work across both Floating Support and Housing Services to support on average 15 young people in the community and provide support to young people in our housing service as and when required. If you could assist young people in MACS Supported Housing and the community to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes..

Responsibilities

• Ensure all young people are cared for by appropriate staff. Workers will participate in shift patterns that meet the needs of the young people.
• Adhere to NISCC Standard of Conduct and MACS Policies and Procedures including, Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding and Lone Worker in order to safeguard and protect Young People and Staff.
• To provide Holistic Support (on a one to one and group basis) to all young people accessing the service.
• To identify Support Plans in partnership with Young People and Professionals/Service were appropriate and take the lead in creating safety plans and ensuring regular reviews.
• To maintain and review accurate and up to date records of support provided to Young People.
• To provide practical hands on support to assist Young People with all areas of managing their tenancy including life skills and emphasising the importance of being a good neighbour.
• Workers will liaise and advocate with Housing Executive/Housing Association/Landlords.
• To provide awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf.
• Working effectively within a team and ensuring information is communicated with Young People and external agencies.
• Comprehensively plan (with Young People and key agencies) and participate in the decision making relating to the move-in and move-on from MACS.
• To provide information, advice and assistance on claiming benefits and on accessing other relevant agencies and services.
• Recording and communicating in line with statutory and MACS requirements
• To meet with Manager monthly for supervision and to work on agreed targets identified in Balanced Score card.
• Reflection, personal and professional development both individually and as part of the team.
• To be pro-active in service development, network with external agencies and promote of the profile of MACS.
• Contribute to the induction and support of new staff.
• To work in accordance with MACS policies and procedures.
• Promote team cohesion with a solution focused approach and the use of the Decision Making Model.
• Awareness and involvement in the management of team budgets and identify sources of funding to meet the needs of young people i.e. grants, DHSS etc.
• To proactively maintain a waiting list, prioritising waiting list and providing regular support.
• Identify need for group work opportunities, creating and facilitating groups to enhance personal and social development.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 2 years experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported housing or community based support or similar environment
• OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 1 years experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported housing or community based support or similar environment
• Experience of assessing risk and safety planning in order to keep young people safe
• Experience of assessing need and support planning for young people
• Can develop own approach to practice based on reflection and feedback, to be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment
• A full current driving licence and access to a car is required so as to be able to meet the requirements of the post in full

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working with youth homelessness

Further Information

Salary: £21,388 and £23,100 Peripatetic per annum and pension Please note Salaries currently under review Holidays 30 days plus 11 stat days Work time: Evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Application Information

If you could assist young people in MACS Supported Housing and the community to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge and submit your CV through our GETGOT system via https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk (copy and paste link to your browser)