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Belfast, Antrim
Support Worker
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Salary: Up to £10.64 per hour |
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Overview
Your new company Well known charity who provide specialist sheltered accommodation to both male and female rough sleepers who are homeless and have complex needs including Substance Use and Mental Health issues Your new role As a Support Worker based in Belfast, you will actively promote and maintain an inclusive low threshold, high tolerance approach in service delivery, encompassing a harm reduction ethos where appropriate. You will carry out risk assessments and support plans making sure the service user gets referred to appropriate external agencies when required and will promote and encourage independence and assist the service users with coping strategies to move on. This role is based in Belfast City Centre, with ad hoc weekly shifts available working a flexible shift pattern which will include both day and night shifts. The position is temporary work paying an hourly rate of £10.64 ph including holiday pay. This is an organisation who request repeat work and could result in ongoing work. What you'll need to succeed Two years' experience of working within social care in challenging environments. Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting those who are homeless with multi-complex needs. An ability and willingness to work within a rota that covers long days, evening and weekends shifts. Ability to demonstrate communication skills (written and verbal) Be registered or eligible for registration with NISCC within 1 month of employment What you'll get in return Fantastic experience within an organisation who can offer you long term work and can develop skills, confidence and competence to work alongside individuals with complex needs. This is a challenging role but extremely rewarding. You will receive a salary of £18,518 which equates to £10.64 per hour, you will be paid on a weekly basis. FREE Access NI What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89961232