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Job description

MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Case Workers provide individualised support planning for our young people, based on ongoing assessment, review and keeping safe were appropriate.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 tenancy including life skills and emphasising the importance of being a good neighbour.
• 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.
• Workers will liaise and advocate with Housing Executive/Housing Associations.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 1 years’ experience of working with young people OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 6 months experience of working with young people.
• Experience of assessing risk and safety planning in order to keep young people safe.
• Experience of assessing need and support planning for young people.
• A full, current driving licence 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 in supported housing or similar environment.
• To work within the ethos, culture and values of MACS.

Further Information

For further information 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 via the MACS GETGOT portal https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk/