Support Worker


Job description

Castlehill is a supported temporary Accommodation service, based in Dungannon, with 22 self-catering apartments, including 6 apartments that are suitable for couples. The service also offers a range of communal areas that residents can access. The service offers 24/7 support, for homeless people aged 18 and over. The professionally trained team work to low threshold and harm reduction principles, meaning they support people in a flexible way that they can manage and offering them every assistance to plan and make more positive choices for their future..

Responsibilities

  • To be the first point of contact for service users, agencies, contractors, visitors etc. Ensuring a warm, professional, welcoming and engagement
  • Ensure the practical needs of our services users are met on a day to day basis. Where necessary, supporting service users with meal preparation, laundry and general upkeep of their living space.
  • To provide colleagues with timely and accurate communication relating to service users.
  • To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depauls Health and Safety policy and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 3 GCSEs A to C to include Maths and English or equivalent
  • 1 year paid relevant work experience or 2 years relevant volunteering experience
  • Good working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes

Vacancy ID
1655139
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Tyrone
Location
Dungannon, Drumcoo
Salary
£21,441 per annum
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
35
Published date
02/05/2024
Closing date
17/05/2024
Worktime
7 day rota

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