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Job description

MACS Youth Floating Support Service supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all young people are cared for by appropriate staff. Workers will 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 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 1 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support or similar environment OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar
• AND, 6 months experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support
• 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.
• A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working with homelessness.

Further Information

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk

Application Information

Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and submit your CV through our GETGOT system via https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk. CV's submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post.