Phone Number: 02890333500
Email: reception@morningstarhouse.com
Job description
We are looking to recruit Support Workers (Waking Nights) to be based within Morning Star House hostel in Belfast. Support clients experiencing homelessness often with addiction issues. If you would like more information or would like to apply for this position please visit our website
Responsibilities
* Support clients experiencing homelessness often with addiction issues
* Health & Safety walks to ensure safety of clients and building
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Qualified to at least Grade A-C GCSE / O-Level in English & Maths or equivalent
* Current NISCC registration (Part 2) or if new to the sector must achieve registration by end of probationary period
* Ability to competently use ICT systems for communication and record keeping
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
* Read and understand written reports and write clear and accurate reports / records
* Prioritise workload and client support work
* Manage personal / professional boundaries
* Carry out waking night work
* Carry out moving and handling tasks
* Prepared and be flexible and available to work unsocial hours
Desirable Skills
* Demonstratable experience of issues affecting those who are homeless with multi-complex needs
* Experience working with similar service user group with service users who present with complex needs and challenging behaviour