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Job description

Role: Youth Housing Case Worker Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? 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. 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/ Posts Available: 1 x Full Time, Permanent (Downpatrick) Salary: £27,078 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2026 at 9:30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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.
• 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 awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf.
• To adhere to MACS Policies and Procedures including Safeguarding and Lone working as well as adhering to NISCC standards of conduct and practice.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the young people and service, always putting young people first.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 1 year's 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.
• 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.