Accommodation & Community Support Worker (Youth Service)

Job Title: Accommodation & Community Support Worker
Salary: £23,355 – £24,832 per annum (£12.83 – £13.64 per hour)
Location: Mount Street Mews, Coleraine
Project: Youth Service
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

Role Overview
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.
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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:

1. Homelessness Prevention
2. Substance Misuse
3. Offending Behavior
4. Mental Health Challenges
5. 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)