Specialist Support Worker

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker servicing the Greater Belfast area with a starting salary of £27,094 along with comprehensive staff benefits on offer. If you're passionate about empowering young people and fostering their growth, this position is perfect for you! The Client:
Driven by compassion, dignity and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to belong, their work is rooted in hope, respect and empowerment - walking alongside people through their toughest moments and helping them rebuild brighter futures. Together, they create change that lasts. Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement shapes everything they do, working alongside individuals, communities and partner agencies to prevent homelessness, reduce harm and promote long-term wellbeing.

The Job:
As a Specialist Support Worker, you will:
Provide direct, holistic support while collaborating with Social Services and Mental Health professionals. Build trusting relationships and offer guidance during challenging times. Empower young people to manage their tenancies, education, and personal goals. Deliver strength-based interventions that promote independence, development, and wellbeing.

The Person :
Experience supporting Looked After Children, homeless individuals or vulnerable adults. Experience in fast-paced environments involving mental health, substance use, young people's services or independent living support.

Experience of supporting young people under 25 who have experienced any of the following; justice system, care system, prison, supported accommodation or institutional care. Fully flexible to cover a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends and unsocial hours. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence using Microsoft Office. Full current driving licence, or alternative transport arrangements if disability prevents driving.

NISCC registration (or willingness to register before employment) and ability to undergo Access NI checks. Must be willing to obtain business insurance for the purposes of work transport. For you: £27,094 per year. Private Health Cover. Paid Overtime. Health Shield Benefit. Death in Service Benefit. Accredited Training. For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.

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Skills:

Mental Health Support Challenging Behaviours Homelessness NISCC Benefits:
Health Cover Life Insurance