| Location | Belfast |
| Sector | |
| Job type | Permanent |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Published | 13 days ago |
| Contact email | Angela Hughes |
| Job ref | 260523NSW_1685121015 |
NIGHT SUPPORT WORKERS - CRISIS CENTRE
£23, 194 - £24, 948 per annum
37.5 hrs per week
Permanent
BELFAST
We are looking for people who are committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated to join our team. You will have experience of working with marginalised people with a range of support needs and risks, be able to positively engage with homeless people and have a strong understanding of homelessness issues. You must be able to work to the
Welcome's ethos of acceptance and delivering services unconditionally.
In return, we will provide the opportunity to develop your skills, professional supervision and support, and the opportunity to be part of a team where your views count and you can make a lasting difference to the lives of homeless people.
Main Duties and Tasks
As part of a team of four Support Workers (two workers per night) you will be responsible for the nightly management of our Annsgate Emergency Accommodation facility. You will ensure immediate and ongoing support for up to 10 females on any one night; many of whom will have complex and mulitple needs. You will have particular responsibility for ensuring Annsgate is a female friendly, welcoming, safe and homely environment.
- PROVIDE A SERVICE
- PROVIDE SUPPORT
- BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE & CLEANLINESS
- HEALTH & SAFETY
- RISK MANAGEMENT
- FINANCE
- MONITORING THE SERVICE
**Full breakdown of key responsibilities available upon request
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria | Essential | Desirable |
Previous experience |
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| · Experience of managing people with challenging behaviour and poor levels of engagement · Experience of alcohol/substance misuse/mental health issues · Current clean driving licence and ability to safely drive 9 seater mini bus · Experience of working within a residential setting
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Knowledge | · Understand the need for confidentiality · Understanding of and commitment to working within our ethos of High Tolerance, Low Threshold services · Understanding of issues involved in working with homeless people; particularly females · Understanding of the risks involved in working in a residential setting · Understanding of the risks involved in lone working | · Knowledge of the Housing Executive's housing application process · Knowledge of support services relevant to homeless people · Understanding of the effects of drug and alcohol dependencies and mental health issues · Understanding of Harm Reduction principles · Knowledge of health and safety in relation to residential settings
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Skills |
· Ability to adhere to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Protection of Vulnerable Adults and other policies · Excellent written/verbal communication, numerical and interpersonal skills · Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft · Ability to maintain high levels of cleanliness at Annesgate · Ability to promote a welcoming environment
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· Ability to complete Risk Assessments and Risk Management plans · Ability to promote client independence and user involvement · Person Centered working · Ability to develop Needs Assessments and Support Plans and manage a Key Worker case load
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Other |
· The post holder will be required to wear identifiable clothing (uniform) whilst working
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Please forward your CV to Angela Hughes at Staffline Recruitment by clicking on APPLY. You can also contact Angela on 02890 242824 ext 404 / 07826064920 or via email angela.hughes@staffline.co.uk
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