We are seeking to recruit an experienced individual to our homeless services team, providing accommodation and support services to vulnerable homeless families in a temporary accommodation setting.
This position is part time and primarily requires evening and weekend working. You will work as a member of a small team and ensure that a quality accommodation and support service is provided to all our service users. You will be required to work shifts allocated on a rota system and which includes weekends. Experience in a similar type of environment would be an advantage.
The successful applicant is likely to have the following:
- A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications including English & Maths
- A minimum 6 months relevant experience working with vulnerable groups in similar environment
- An understanding of current homeless/housing and/or other social issues
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative and as a member of a team
- Have sound interpersonal and communication skills (including report writing)
- Be IT literate and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ark Housing is a Living Wage Employer and the rate of remuneration for this position is currently at £8.25 per hour. Annual leave entitlement is based on the number of actual hours worked.
For further information:
- Write to Annemarie Carleton, Ark Housing Association, Hawthorn Office Park, 37a Stockmans Way, Belfast, BT9 7ET
- Contact Annemarie Carleton by telephone on 028 90 752310
- Email at [email protected]
- Download job information and application form from our website: www.arkhousing.co.uk
Ark Housing reserves the right to enhance the criteria for the short listing of suitable candidates without further notification
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 14th October 2016 at 4.00pm
Ark Housing is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from individuals irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, religion, race, ethnic origin, age or sexual orientation.
Closing Date
1:00pm