Youth Floating Support Workers

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YOUTH FLOATING SUPPORT WORKERS in the community?

Youth Floating Support Workers support young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Youth Floating Support Workers provide individualised support based on support planning, ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe where appropriate.

• Ensure all young people are cared for by appropriate staff and that workers meet the needs of the young people.
• Adhere to NISCC Standard of Conduct and MACS Policies and Procedures including Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding and Lone Worker to safeguard Young People and Staff.
• Provide Holistic Support (one-to-one and group) to all young people accessing the service.
• Identify Support Plans in partnership with Young People and Professionals/Service where appropriate; take the lead in creating safety plans and ensuring regular reviews.
• Provide awareness of Housing Rights of Young People and advocate on their behalf.
• Work effectively within a team and ensure information is communicated with Young People and external agencies.

• 1 year experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support or similar environment
• OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 6 months experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support
• A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.

• Belfast: 4 x Full Time, Permanent
• Lisburn: 1 x Full Time, Permanent
• Downpatrick: 1x Full Time, Permanent; 1x Part Time, Permanent (22.5 Hours)

Salary: £25,545 Pro rata

• MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary
• Up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and including bank holidays)
• Enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave
• Paid training days per year
• Flexible and Hybrid working options available
• Health Benefits

Closing Date:
Tuesday 27th January

We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled.

MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. All offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.