Accommodation & Community Support Worker

Salary: Points 19-21, £22, 675 - £24,108 per annum (Hourly £12.46 - £13.25)
Location: Armagh
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, as and when required.
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 supported living.

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

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.

Great Place to Work Accreditation
Achieving the Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to our dedicated staff. As we celebrate, our commitment to continuous improvement remains steadfast. We pledge to foster a culture of ongoing enhancement, marked by recognition and appreciation. Moving forward, we are determined to make Simon Community an even better workplace.