MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless.
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.
* To maintain and review accurate and up to date records of support provided to Young People.
* To provide practical 'hands on' support to assist Young People with all areas of managing tenancy including life skills and emphasising the importance of being a good neighbor.
* Comprehensively plan (with Young People and key agencies) and participate in the decision making relating to the move-in and move-on from MACS.
* Workers will liaise and advocate with Housing Executive/Housing Association.
Skills and Qualifications
* 1 years’ experience of working with young people.ORDegree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND6 months experience of working with young people.
* Experience of assessing risk and safety planning in order to keep young people safe.
* Experience of assessing need and support planning for 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.
* Experience of working in supported housing or similar environment.
* To work within the ethos, culture and values of MACS.
Further Information
https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk/Location: Belfast and Downpatrick.
Vacancy ID 1749477 Job ref. YHCW.1125 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work,Carers and Support Workers Area All of Northern Ireland Location Belfast, Downpatrick Salary £25,545 per annum (£14.03 per hour) No. vacancies 3 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 08/12/2025 Closing date 29/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed
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