Vacancy Detail

Specialist Support Worker - Housing and Young People

Are you looking for an opportunity to offer specialist support and advice to young people at risk of homelessness This is an exciting and dynamic service, providing bespoke interventions to a small group of six to eight Looked After Children aged 16-21 years, to enable them to live in safety and stability, and have a place to call home.  

Core to this role is providing a holistic team approach which in turn ensures effective and consistent support to young people. This holistic strength-based approach is undertaken in partnership with Social Services and Mental Health Professionals to ensure risk is mitigated and appropriate interventions are delivered.

The support interventions that are required are flexible and diverse. These may include supporting young people: during episodes of poor mental health; whilst under the influence of substances or alcohol; with concerns regarding sexual exploitation; to build, maintain and feel safe in their home; to attend college or a work placement; to have fun and do activities.

Posts based in South and North Belfast.  You will be part of a rota pattern that includes evenings and waking nights. Full Job Description available on request. 

CRITERIA

• Experience of working with and supporting young people coming through the care system, probation, prison, institutional care, supported accommodation or children leaving care.
• Helping Looked After Children or homeless and/or formerly homeless people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
• Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug misuse, independent living support.
• NISCC Registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment).
• Valid driving license and access to a car or other form of transport to undertake duties associated with the role. You will be required to provide transport to young people as part of this role
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced Access NI check 

Please contact Laura-Lee to discuss this role and apply today by contacting socialwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk or call 02890447144. 

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Belfast | Salary: 21440 - 23587 per | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 08/10/2021