Specialist Support Worker (Safeguarding & Response)

Job ref: SSW/SR/0625 Job type: Permanent Quantity of Posts Available: 3 Closing date: Tuesday 03 Jun 2025 16:00 Job summary Project: Housing First for Youth Salary: £26, 027 - £28, 283 per annum (Hourly £14.30 - £15.54) Location: Greater Belfast Area - Working across a range of communities to support young people. Hours of Work: Rotational shift pattern (average 35 hours per week) including the requirement to work evenings, weekends and waking nights. Typically, the shift pattern is based on three 12.5 hour shifts (including breaks) per week. 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: This is a flexible and tailored service designed to support a small group of six to eight Looked After Children, aged 16 to 21, helping them achieve safety, stability, and a sense of home. The Specialist Support Worker will play a key role in delivering direct, personalised support to young people with complex needs. These young people will be living within the community, and the HFFY service will offer 24/7 assistance to ensure their safety, encourage stability, and strengthen their resilience so they can successfully manage their tenancy. Essential Criteria Experience of supporting Looked After Children or homeless and/or vulnerable adults to identify personal goals and meet person-centered targets while working through the process of change Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug use, independent living support Experience of using a high level or communication skills, both verbally and in writing, using Microsoft Office applications Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full. 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 6 months experience of supporting young people (under 25) who have experienced any of the following: Care System Justice System Prison Institutional Care Supported Accommodation Why work for the Simon Community? We offer an extensive benefit package, including: Pension Plan Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets) Death in Service Benefit Generous Annual Leave Entitlement Learning and Development Opportunities Compassionate Culture Occupational Sick Pay Free Access NI check Health & Wellbeing Initiatives Management Development Programmes Long Service Awards Blue Light Card Scheme. 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.

Location: Belfast, GB

Posted Date: 5/31/2025