Vacancy Detail

Support Worker - Supported Living 16-25

We are currently recruiting for a part time (30hrs per week) permanent Support Worker to aid young people aged 16 - 25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining tenancy.  You will work as part of team with shifts to include Waking Nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays and occasional Day Shifts. Typical Working Pattern is subject to change.

You will work on a one to one basis with the young person to 

  • Find accommodation
  • Set up and maintaining your home
  • Give advice and mentor on being a good neighbour
  • Managing money and applying for support
  • Training, education & job seeking
  • Staying safe
  • Managing their emotional wellbeing & physical health

We are looking for candidates that are able to build relationships with young people, providing advice and guidance with empathy.  That have a knowledge of the challenges these young people have faced and will face.  Someone who will work as part of a Team to manage risk and who will advocate and support the young people involved in the programme.

Criteria

- 6 Months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role as an employee, volunteer or carer.

- Understanding and knowledge of homelessness, mental health and substance use.

- Experience of working in a supported housing or residential environment

- A health and social care qualification or third level education is desirable 

- Driving Licence and Access to a car on appointment. 

 

For more information or to apply please contact Laura-Lee on 02890447144.

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.


Location: Newry | Salary: 21388 per | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 07/01/2021