Specialist Support Worker - Safeguarding and Response

Specialist Support Worker - Safeguarding and Response

We’re looking for a passionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our dynamic service, supporting a small group of 16 to 21 year olds who are Looked After Children with complex needs.

• Ensure the needs of service users are effectively met through promoting independence through support, development and progression.
• Provide support and advice to service users.
• Undertake an assessment of a service users’ needs and risk to ascertain intervention level required.
• Develop focused outcome-based support plans and risk management plans and monitor delivery.
• Liaise with external agencies where appropriate, to ensure co-ordination and integration of services, and maximise opportunities.
• Act as an advocate, providing support to and on behalf of clients; attend appeals or tribunals; liaise with GPs, other healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Work Time:
Three 12.5 hour shifts per week, including days and waking nights. To be confirmed.

Location:

Belfast. Salary £26,027 - £28,283 per annum. Contract Type:
Permanent. Weekly hours: 35. Published date: 17/02/2026. Closing date: 02/03/2026.