Floating Support Worker - Family Services (Permanent Post)

DEPAUL BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A PLACE TO CALL HOME AND

A STAKE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THEIR COMMUNITY

Depaul is a cross border charity working to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Depaul is a values led organisation deriving our values from a Vincentian ethos. Depaul’s services can be split into 4 main areas homelessness and addiction, homelessness and vulnerable families, homelessness and prevention and homelessness and criminal justice. Depaul is not a faith based organisation so our staff and volunteers can be of any faith or none at all. Depaul employs over 400 staff in diverse roles in both Northern Ireland and Dublin and the HR department operates as a cross border department. Depaul is part of an international group and acknowledges diversity and equality of opportunity for all.

FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER – FAMILY SERVICES -  HSS17/08

Full-time hrs – 35 hrs pw  - Permanent Position

£16,230 per annum

To assist in the provision of a comprehensive housing related support service to families moving on from Depaul Family supported accommodation based services in North and West Belfast and other families facing homelessness referred to the service by agreed referral agents.

Candidates should have:

• A minimum of 2 years full time work experience supporting vulnerable families or 2 years full time experience with additional relevant voluntary experience.
• Competent IT skills and the ability to compile reports.
• The ability to deal sensitively with service users and form constructive supportive relationships.
• A current driving license, access to a car with business insurance

BENEFITS:       Successful applicants will enjoy a first class benefits package, including 25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory holidays, contributory pension, healthcare scheme, child care vouchers, income protection insurance and an extensive in-house training programme.

For full information, recruitment criteria and application form visit our website www.depaulcharity.net, email: [email protected]. or telephone 028 9064 7755.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE

5.00pm Wednesday 12 April 2017.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Depaul reserve the right to retain a reserve pool for the same or similar short term posts for a period of no longer than 6 months.