Overview
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Salary: £26,450 per annum. Location: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Contract/Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week on a shift rota basis.
Interviews are planned to be held week commencing 22 September 2025.
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About the role
As a Housing Support Practitioner, your primary responsibility will be providing assistance to young people aged 16-21 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the local area. Rossorry Grove Supported Accommodation serves as a home for 13 young people, and you will aid them in managing their day-to-day lives and facilitate access to specialised services to address challenges, helping prepare them for their future endeavours.
Responsibilities
* Engaging with vulnerable young people.
* Working with young people in small groups and/or on an individual basis depending on their needs.
* Working alongside other staff teams and external organisations to ensure the best outcomes for the young people.
* Monitoring, recording, and reviewing progress at set intervals; providing additional support as required to meet goals.
* Mentoring and supporting other members of the team.
About you / Qualifications
* Extensive experience of working with vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years in a formal setting.
* Diploma Level 3 or above in youth work or social care related qualifications.
* NISCC Registration or willingness to register.
* Ability to work as part of a team and engage in a 24/7 rota including evenings, nights and weekend work.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to engage in all associated training and learning related to the role.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and options to buy/sell leave.
* Professional qualifications with training and development opportunities.
* Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
* Pension with up to 7% employer contribution; life assurance cover if you contribute to the pension.
* Staff discount portal with brand access.
* Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.
Additional information
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Application process: five sections to complete – Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool: we may keep your details for future opportunities unless you opt out.
Eligible candidates must complete an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. A copy of the Access NI Code of Practice is available here. Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access NI Disclosure Handling Policy are available on demand.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
Action for Children is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We aim to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented in our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for these roles.
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Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Non-profit Organization Management
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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