Support Worker - Stella Maris - Belfast
Contract: Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week - rota based
Stella Maris operates on a 24-7 basis (split between day and night support teams), it is a low threshold service working with people who have a long history of street drinking and homelessness, some of whom do not wish to cease drinking. The project delivers services based on the principles of harm reduction. The project provides in-house catering for all residents.
Enhanced Annual Leave - 35 days per year, increasing as your length of service increases
Paid Sick Leave
Company maternity & paternity pay
Contributory Pension scheme
Health Cash Back & Rewards Plan
Christmas Savers club
You'll support the effective day to day running of the service and undertake daily reception and building management tasks, support service users in their transition into the service, to use the service effectively. You will support the Case Workers to deliver bespoke personalised support plans to clients, including the delivery of activities.
To be the first point of contact for service users, agencies, contractors, visitors etc. Where necessary, supporting service users with meal preparation, laundry and general upkeep of their living space.
~ Assist case workers to meet the needs of service users in line with support plans and safety and wellbeing management plans i.e. undertakes activities identified by caseworkers that supports service users in meeting their personal goals. financial, creative or educational activities and assistance to communicate with others
To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul's Health and Safety policy and procedures.
~ To ensure all health & wellbeing and building checks are completed and recorded in line with local procedure and Depaul policy
~ To identify building defects in line with organisational health and safety standards
~ To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the project in accordance with Depaul's Health and Safety policy and the services risk assessments.
Carry out project administration tasks such as upkeep of petty cash, project statistics, invoices, record keeping, Service User's files, OTIS, Incident and Accident Reporting etc.
~ To remain vigilant to IT and cyber risks and comply at all times with Depaul's IT Security policies.
To be a contributing team player, taking part in handovers, team meetings, core training, the mentoring of Volunteers and supporting other team members in ensuring all decision making is appropriate and consistent
~ To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work in line with Depaul Values and ethos.
Enhanced Annual Leave - 35 days per year, increasing as your length of service increases
Paid Sick Leave
Company maternity & paternity pay
Contributory Pension scheme
Health Cash Back & Rewards Plan
Christmas Savers club
Bluelight discount card
3 GCSE's A-C to include Maths and English or equivalent
~1 year paid relevant work experience or 2 years relevant volunteering experience
~ Ability to work on a rota basis (7 days week - mornings, evenings, weekends)