Specialist Support Worker - Greater Belfast

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker on a permanent full-time basis, covering the Greater Belfast area, with a salary of £22,869 per year starting per year and staff benefits.

Our client is one of Northern Ireland's biggest, and well-known charities, which supports some of the most vulnerable in society by offering a wide range of life-changing services.

Offering a wide range of services throughout Northern Ireland, our client also has a very ambitious plan through 2024/2025 to reach the numbers of people who are at risk of becoming homeless or people who are experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities:

With a full copy of the Job Duties and Person Spec available on request, you will:

• Deliver 24/7 bespoke interventions to a small group of Looked After Children between the ages of 16-21, enabling them to live in a safe and stable environment and to have a place they can call home.
• Provide direct support to young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours, poor mental health along with substance/alcohol misuse, using a holistic approach.

Requirements:

• 6 months experience working with vulnerable children or adults.
• Experience of care and support for young people who suffer from poor mental health, alcohol/drug use and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work shifts to cover the 24/7 service.
• Key working, coordinating, and delivering support packages.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car to meet the needs of the job.
• NISCC registered (or agree to become registered within 6 months from the date of appointment).

On offer:

• £22,869 starting per year.
• Employee benefits package that includes comprehensive private health cover
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Occupational sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, career breaks.
• Accredited training and ongoing support with progression opportunities.

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