Support Worker (Complex needs)

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Support Worker (Complex needs) on a permanent full-time basis, covering the Belfast area, with a starting salary of £24,156.68

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

For you:

• The chance to work with the biggest charities in Northern Ireland.
• Be part of a project to tackle homelessness in Northern Ireland, saving lives.
• The opportunity to do things differently.
• Be supported with access to first class training and contintued development.

To find out more about the Excel Recruitment Incentive Scheme, contact us today.

Responsibilities:

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

• To ensure effective case management for a caseload of approx. 7-10 highly complex and entrenched individuals who experience multiple connected and dependent challenges, usually including homeless/unstable housing, problematic drug use, mental ill health, offending behaviour, poor physical health, often underpinned by trauma.

• The primary role of the post holder will be to act as a trusted key worker and to ensure effective coordination of a wraparound support plan for each client which will have been developed through the Belfast Complex Lives Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) process.

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).

*Only candidates who meet the critiera outlined above will be contacted*

On offer:

• £24,156.68 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.

To apply, please submit your CV to Stephen via the link below.

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