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Job description

As a Housing Support Worker, you will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home. You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need. Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for our roles. Applicants must demonstrate they have Right to Work in UK as part of the shortlisting process Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. Housing Support for Young People supports young people (aged 16-25) to access and maintain accommodation in the community. Support can be provided for up to 2 years depending on the needs of the Service User. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of service users
• Visit young people in their homes to provide a wide range of support
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and stakeholders to achieve the best results for the young person
• Assess need, develop, monitor and review support plans, risk assessments and risk management plans for each service user
• Supporting service users to find alternative accommodation for those who need it when required

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least one year’s experience supporting groups and/or individuals either a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience working with young people is desirable
• Possess a full UK driving licence (Business Insurance will be required)
• If you are or have been registered with NISCC, your registration must be active on commencement of employment. If you have never been registered, you must be registered before the end of your probationary period.

Desirable Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to competently use IT for communication and record-keeping.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy.

Further Information

What we can offer you 4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service) 21 days annual leave per annum 12 statutory days Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan and additional benefit of unlimited MRI and CT scans and 1 PET scan within a 12 month period Westfield Health Rewards Learning & Development opportunities Long service annual leave increments and scheme Belfast Central Mission is an Equal Opportunities Employer.