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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.

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 neighbor.
• Comprehensively plan (with Young People and key agencies) and participate in the decision making relating to the move-in and move-on from MACS.
• Workers will liaise and advocate with Housing Executive/Housing Association.

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 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 in supported housing or similar environment.
• To work within the ethos, culture and values of MACS.

Further Information

https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk/ Location: Belfast and Downpatrick.