Employer Location: Published
Job description
Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community? MACS Youth Floating Support Service supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Youth Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations.
Responsibilities
* Ensure all young people are cared for by appropriate staff.
* Adhere to NISCC Standard of Conduct and MACS Policies and Procedures including, Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding and Lone Worker in order to safeguard and protect Young People and Staff.
* 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 and take the lead in creating safety plans and ensuring regular reviews.
* To provide awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf.
* Working effectively within a team and ensuring information is communicated with Young People and external agencies.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* A full, current driving licence with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.
* 1 years experience working with young people in supported housing or community-based support or similar environment or Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar plus 6 months experience of working with young people in similar role.
Desirable Skills
* Experience of working with homelessness.
Further Information
Visit the MACS GETGOT portal to view Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work for MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. Please see the Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post (available on GETGOT) and submit your CV. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 9.30am.