Accommodation and Community Support Worker-Bank Staff

Job ref: ESP/BH/0426 Job type: Casual Closing date: Tuesday 05 May :00 Job summary Salary: £12.85 per hour Department: Homelessness Services Location: Bond's Hill, Derry / Londonderry Hours of Work: Casual Contract - Choose the shifts that work for you - shifts are 12.5 hours and can be a mixture of days and nights Organisation Values: Our values are fundamental to how we work with clients and each other. We are driven by our values of being non-judgmental, existing to support our clients and meet their needs, being trustworthy and focused on ending homelessness and being dedicated to the people we support. Job Purpose: As part of a team provide effective 24-hour support to the clients accessing our services, i.e., hostels, family and remote support units. Essential Criteria Ability to demonstrate the core values of the Simon Community to include the following - Non-Judgemental, Supportive, Trustworthy and Dedicated IT Skills - ability to use email, internet and databases to electronically record support work. NISCC Registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment). Desirable Criteria Six months' recent experience (either paid or voluntary) of directly supporting people with complex and multiple needs within a residential or community setting gained within the last three years. Complex needs include the following areas: * Homelessness Prevention * Substance Misuse * Offending * Mental Health * Young People Experience of identifying support needs, including client specific risks and putting plans in place to support those needs A Degree in Social Work or currently studying for a Degree in Social Work To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.