Accommodation Support WORKER : Asws​/R4

ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT WORKER, STRABANE (/R4/01)

Closing Date

Based in Strabane, to work across 2x Strabane based accommodation projects

Salary: £25,930 per annum; 37.5 hours per week (Rota Shift Work, daytime)

About Us
First Housing Aid and Support Services is a voluntary sector non-profit making organisation in operation since 1989 which provides professional advice on housing in Northern Ireland and solutions to people who find themselves in housing difficulties.

Your New Role with First Housing

You will work within a residential setting providing support service to vulnerable service users.

What We Need from You

Minimum Criteria (a Full Job Description and Personnel Specification is available with an application pack)

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• A relevant recognised qualification in health and social care or related field (Minimum NVQ level II or equivalent)
• At least two years recent experience of working in an accommodation or community work setting with vulnerable individuals.
• IT skills

It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.

First Housing operates a Child Protection and Adults at Risk Policy

To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

A copy of the Access NI Code of Practice will be made available to all applicants upon request.

Copies of First Housing Aid & Support Service policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access NI Disclosure Handling Policy are also available on demand.

This position is also subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (NISCC)