Job Title: Support Worker
Salary: £22,675 - £24,108 per annum (Hourly £12.46 - £13.25)
Department: Homelessness Services
Location: Bangor
Hours of Work:
The shift pattern is based on three 12.5 hour night shifts (including breaks) per week.
Organisation Values
Our values are fundamental to how we work with clients and each other.
We are driven by our values of being non-judgmental, existing to support our clients and meet their needs, being trustworthy and focused on ending homelessness and being dedicated to the people we support.
Job Purpose
As part of a team provide effective 24-hour support to the clients accessing our services, i.e., hostels, family and remote support units.
Essential Criteria
Ability to demonstrate the core values of the Simon Community to include the following - Non-Judgemental, Supportive, Trustworthy and Dedicated
IT Skills - ability to use email, internet and databases to electronically record support work.
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).
Desirable Criteria
Six months recent experience (either paid or voluntary) of directly supporting people with complex and multiple needs within a residential or community setting gained within the last three years.
Complex needs include the following areas:
* Homelessness Prevention
* Substance Misuse
* Offending
* Mental Health
* Young People
Experience of identifying support needs, including client specific risks and putting plans in place to support those needs.
A Degree in Social Work or currently studying for a Degree in Social Work.
Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:
Pension Plan
Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
Death in Service Benefit
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
Learning and Development Opportunities
Compassionate Culture
Occupational Sick Pay
Free Access NI check
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
Management Development Programmes
Long Service Awards
Blue Light Card Scheme.
Great Place to Work Accreditation
Achieving the Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to our dedicated staff.
As we celebrate, our commitment to continuous improvement remains steadfast.
We pledge to foster a culture of ongoing enhancement, marked by recognition and appreciation.
Moving forward, we are determined to make Simon Community an even better workplace.
Skills:
Dedicated
Trustworthy
Non-judgemental
IT Skills
Benefits:
Healthcare Packages
Generous Annual Leave
Competitive Salary
Occupational Sick Pay
Family Leave