Accommodation Support Worker
- By JobCentre Online NI
- Fri 07 January 2022
- Updated on Sun 27 March 2022
Job location: Derry/Londonderry
Salary: £21,853 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Worktime: Mon-Sun, Rota-day/night
Closing date: 21/01/2022
Employer: First Housing and Support Services
Business: Accommodation Provider
Address: 23 Bishop Street
Derry
Postcode: BT48 6PP
Telephone: 028 71266115
Email: karlaokane@first-housing.com
Website: www.first-housing.com; www.smartmove-housing.com
Job Duties: About UsYou will work for a leading voluntary sector, non-profit making organisation that provides professional advice on housing in Northern Ireland and solutions for people who find themselves in housing difficulties. Francis Street Young Persons' Accommodation Project provides twenty four-hour support, 365 days a year to young people residing in 9 units of accommodation. Your New Role at Francis StreetYou will work in an accommodation setting, developing supportive relationships that empower and enable the young people to develop the life skills needed to maintain and sustain permanent accommodation within the community.
Qualifications / Experience: Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.A relevant recognised qualification in health and social care or related field (Minimum NVQ level II or equivalent).At least two years recent experience of working in an accommodation or community work setting with vulnerable 16-21 year olds.IT skills.It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.
Application Method: Please forward your completed CV and Equal Opportunities monitoring form (found at Work with us | First Housing (first-housing.com)) to: karlaokane@first-housing.com by Friday, 21st January 2022 at 12 noon. (Tel: 07921056728)
Ref: ASWFS.R21.01
Other Information: Access NI checks will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed. This position is also subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (NISCC)