Relief Support Worker

Lighthouse Hostel

12 Sep 2008

Irene Mcbride

LHHcentraloffice@aol.com

028 2564 7654

Post Title: Relief Support Supervisor

No Of Positions: 2 (Two) However a waiting list will be accumulated

Salary: £6.77- £7.39 per hour

Department: Living Rivers Lighthouse Hostel 24/7

Responsible To: Support Officer & Project Manager

Basis of Employment: Contractual with an 11 month probationary period.

Location of Post: 8 Linenhall Street Ballymena

Closing Date: 12 September 2008

Interview Dates: Week of 22 – 26 September 2008

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Good literacy and numeric skills
• A minimum of one years experience working in Social Care or Support with a willingness to undertake training to a standard of NVQ II or above
• or
• A relevant NVQ II or equivalent
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment towards the needs of disadvantaged people
• Be available to work regular unsocial hours
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment towards the Aims and Values of Living Rivers Lighthouse Hostel

Preferred criteria:

• GCSE (A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
• Previous experience in implementing support programmes, including life skills, both one to one and within group sessions
• A full driving licence and regular access to a motor vehicle
• Word processing and general computer knowledge

Essential Personal Characteristics:

• An assertive, committed, self motivated individual with the capacity to work within a team, and make appropriate decisions
• Have good inter-personal and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Have the ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Enthusiasm with a flexible approach to working and adaptable to change

Please note that all applicants must be able to demonstrate on their application form how they meet the requirements of the post.

Job Description

1. To provide supervision and support to clients in a manner which is conductive to the good practice of the organisation
2. To ensure that all clients have equal access to all services and that no client is adversely disadvantaged on any grounds
3. To assist with the provision of support services that will enable clients to develop such skills as may be necessary for them to progress to an independent lifestyle
4. To contribute to the delivery of support programmes, both one to one and group sessions
5. To ensure the provision of facilities, equipment and accommodation are, at all times hospitable and to a standard that meets with management and legislation
6. To complete such administrative records as may be required to enable the maintenance of efficient record keeping and monitoring.
7. Liaise with appropriate public, private and voluntary organisations and Living Rivers Trust Staff
8. Advise Support Officer, as appointed by management on all aspects of the post holder’s responsibilities
9. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety/Equality requirements and legislation, and all other Living Rivers Lighthouse Hostel’s policies and procedures
10. Attend additional training and develop own skills as directed by the management team
11. Any other duties as may be allocated, appropriate to the post’s grade, including special projects

For further information please contact Irene Mcbride Mon - Fri 9:30am to 1:00pm & 2:00pm to 4:30pm