Job | Full Time
Accommodation & Community Support Worker (Derry/Londonderry)
Simon Community Northern Ireland
Information, Advice & Advocacy
£23, 355 - £24, 832
35.00

As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing 24-hour support to individuals accessing our services. This includes working within hostels, family units, and remote support settings to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Job Title: Accommodation & Community Support Worker
Salary: £23,355 – £24,832 per annum (£12.83 – £13.64 per hour)
Location: Bonds Hill, Derry/Londonderry
Hours: 35 hours per week - three 12.5 hours shifts, including weekends and waking nights
About Us
At Simon Community, our values define who we are and how we support those in need. We are:
- Non-judgmental in every interaction
- Supportive, meeting people where they are
- Trustworthy, building relationships based on respect
- Dedicated to ending homelessness and improving lives
What You'll Need
Essential Criteria
- A clear commitment to our core values: Non-Judgmental, Supportive, Trustworthy, and Dedicated
- Basic IT skills (email, internet, data entry)
- Registered with NISCC (or willingness to register upon appointment)
- Willingness to undergo an Access NI check
Desirable Criteria
- Minimum of six months’ experience (paid or voluntary in the last 3 years) working with individuals facing multiple and complex needs, including:
- Homelessness Prevention
- Substance Misuse
- Offending Behavior
- Mental Health Challenges
- Support for Young People
- Experience identifying support needs, assessing risks, and developing tailored support plans
- A degree in Social Work or current enrollment in a Social Work degree program
Why Join Simon Community?
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Pension Scheme
- Employer-Funded Healthcare (Benenden Health & Health Shield)
- Death in Service Benefit
- Generous Annual Leave
- Free Access NI Check
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Management Development Programmes
- Long Service Recognition
- Blue Light Card (exclusive discounts)
- Accredited as a Great Place to Work (2024)
Closing Date
Wednesday / 30 July 2025
4:00pm
4:00pm
Contact Details
Bonds Hill
Linenhall Street
Derry/Londonderry
BT47 6DW
United Kingdom
recruit@simoncommunity.org