Simon Community Northern Ireland

Phone Number: 02890232882
Email: recruit@simoncommunity.org
Web: www.simoncommunity.org

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. Join our dynamic and innovative HFFY service, supporting a small group of Looked After Children aged 16 to 21 to live safely, independently, and with stability in the community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of young people are effectively met by promoting independence through support, development, and progression.
• Establish supportive relationships with young people and handle problematic and difficult situations in an appropriate and sensitive manner, providing support and advice when needed.
• Monitor young people’s physical/mental health and liaise with specialist services as appropriate.
• Motivate young people to identify and work towards individual goals consistent with sustaining their independence and wellbeing.
• Hold regular meetings with young people primarily in the community; discussing their needs and working with them to identify options.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience of supporting Looked After Children or homeless and/or vulnerable adults to identify personal goals and meet person-centered targets while working through a process of change.
• Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug use, independent living support.
• Experience of using a high level of communication skills, both verbally and in writing, using Microsoft Office applications.
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
• NISCC Registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment).

Desirable Skills

• 6 months experience of supporting young people (under 25) who have experienced any of the following: Care System. Justice System. Prison. Institutional Care. Supported Accommodation.