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Senior support worker

Belfast
Support worker
Posted: 11h ago
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We are a Housing Association in North Belfast providing affordable quality housing to those in need. We have recently expanded our operations in Belfast to over 1100 properties and we currently employ 50 staff. We wish to recruit suitably qualified person for the Senior Support Worker position at our supported scheme, Flax Foyer. Located in the Ardoyne area of North Belfast, Flax Foyer is a supported scheme which supports homeless young people aged 18-25 to prepare for independent living. Our team of support staff engage with the residents to deliver individually tailored, outcome-based support plans. Support is provided to residents throughout their stay to develop the necessary independent living skills required to maintain their own accommodation within the community. Every resident is expected to be ready to commit to a training programme that will enhance their individual employability. Staff build professional relationships with external agencies to provide training opportunities to residents both on and off site. The Foyer consists of 37 self-contained one-bedroom apartments. A communal lounge, laundry and computer suite are also on site. Residents make the Foyer a home for a maximum two year stay. Further information is available on our website SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER ( Ref: SSW/08/25 ) This is a part-time (25 hours pw) position and will be based in the Associations Flax Foyer, which offers accommodation and support to young people aged between 18-25 years, encouraging independence and self-reliance. The successful candidate must have: GCSEs in Mathematics and English at Grade C, (or equivalent) A minimum of 3 years experience (gained within the last 5 years) in working with young people with complex needs and/or homelessness to include, assessing applications, completing risk assessments and outcome focused support planning A minimum of 1-year experience (gained within the last 5 years) in a supervisory capacity, providing best practice guidance, advice and support to staff and/ or volunteers. Computer Literacy The position offers the following rewards: Salary is £30,000 pro rata per annum Generous optional contributory pension scheme currently at employer contribution of 19% (£5,700) pro rata 23 days annual leave pa rising to 28 after 5 years service pro rata 12 customary holidays pro rata Occupational sickness scheme Private Healthcare option Excellent work and family friendly policies Employee assistance programme 25 hours per week (on a weekly rota, to include some evenings and weekends) Anyone wishing to apply for the above positions may request a recruitment pack (application form, job description and personnel specification) by clicking Apply below. The closing date for returned applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 1st September 2025 NB Housing is an equal opportunity employer We reserve the right to enhance criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

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