Housing Support Practitioner

Housing Support Practitioner

Salary: £27,540 per annum.

Location:

Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.

Contract/

Hours:

Permanent, 37 hours a week on a shift rota basis.

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays.
• Up to 5 additional days leave for continuous service with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Professional qualifications with excellent training and development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution; life assurance cover if you contribute.
• Staff discount with your favourite brands.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

• Engage with vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Support individuals in managing day‑to‑day life and facilitate access to specialised services.
• Work with young people in small groups or individually depending on needs.
• Collaborate with other staff teams and external organisations to ensure best outcomes.
• Monitor, record, and review progress at set intervals and provide additional support when necessary.
• Mentor and support other members of the team.

• Extensive experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years in a formal setting.
• Diploma Level 3 or above in youth work or social care related qualifications.
• Registered with NISCC or willingness to register.
• Ability to work as part of a team on a 24/7 rota, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Willingness to engage in all associated training and learning.
• Full UK driving licence; access to a car is required.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Applicants must complete an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure.

Action for Children is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled, and male candidates for children’s services roles.

Employer contact: recruitmentserv (reference 13310).

Closing date:
Tuesday 7th July 2026.