First Housing Aid & Support Services

Phone Number: 07759446413
Email: sineadmcfadden@first-housing.com
Web: www.first-housing.com

Job description

You will work as part of team providing one to one support to service users with a range of needs, in particular substance misuse issues, mental health issues and those at risk of offending behaviour within the Western Health & Social Care Trust area.

Responsibilities

• You will work as part of team providing one to one support to service users with a range of needs, in particular substance misuse issues, mental health issues and those at risk of offending behaviour within the Western Health & Social Care Trust area
• A full job description is available on the employer's website

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language
• NVQ Level III (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care OR relevant equivalent qualification in Social Work, Community Work or Housing Care
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience providing support to families and singles over 18 years old, particularly those with substance misuse issues, mental health issues and those at risk of offending behaviour
• A valid driving licence and access to a car. (if disability prohibits driving, the applicant must be able to organise suitable alternative arrangements)
• IT skills
• It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.

Further Information

Access NI checks will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed. This position is also subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (NISCC) We are an Equal Opportunities Employer