Casual Support Worker (Casual/Relief)Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need.Tafelta Rise provides supported housing to thirteen vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years for up to two years. The young people who are leaving care, or who become homeless, are supported in their journey towards securing accommodation best suited to their individual needs, whilst providing practical and emotional support.Some young people may arrive at our projects with a complex history which can include self-harm, trauma, isolation, poverty, difficulty in forming relationships / trust, and exhibit behaviours and risks associated with their experience.As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve.You will assist the young people to cope with significant changes associated with adulthood, encourage them to make their own decisions and educate them on general life activities in terms of health, hygiene, finance, housing, etc.You will work as part of a team to maintain tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene standards in all communal areas ensuring all health and safety requirements are met.
Responsibilities
* Act as key worker for a number of young people in the project, providing emotional and practical support.
* Working through support plans to ensure that the needs of the young people are met.
* Review plans and goals to encourage the young person to live a life that they choose and reach their goals and work towards positive outcomes.
* Work as a team with other Support Workers to maintain tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene standards in all communal areas.
* Support young people to learn independent life skills, eg. cooking, cleaning, household shopping and budgeting.
Skills and Qualifications
* At least one year’s experience supporting groups and/or individuals either a paid or voluntary capacity.
* Day Shift Workers must possess a full valid UK driving licence and access to a car with class 1 business/car insurance to be able to transport service users. OR can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the job.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy.
* Ability to adapt communication style based on the person.
Further Information
Location: Tafelta Rise, 19-21 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt.What we can offer you4% employer pension contribution (where applicable)Paid Access NILearning & Development opportunitiesPlease note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles.Applicants must demonstrate they hold they Right to Work in UK as part of the shortlisting process.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 04 Sep 2025
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