Floating Support Worker Belfast

“At MACS young people are at the heart of what we do. We encourage an interdependent way of living. We see the value in making mistakes. We actively encourage personal and professional development so that our young people and staff can reach their fullest potential”.

Interdependence: MACS recognize that as social creatures, we cannot exist totally independently from others.

Personal Growth and Development: We invest in our staff and young people, challenge their thinking and encourage training to increase skills and knowledge.

Risk Taking and Making Mistakes: Our ethos and belief is that it is OK to make mistakes and by examining what went wrong, we can improve and use the learning.

Self Determination and Autonomy: MACS employ experienced and skilled staff that we trust to make appropriate decisions to work effectively and safely with our young people.

Judging Others: MACS recognizes that judgements are natural, however we ensure that ours are examined and explored in a way that results in a positive outcome for all.

Communication: We have a friendly, relaxed, engaging and warm attitude that fosters positive communication between young people and the organization as a whole.

Trust and Integrity: We earn trust from young people and other professionals by consistently delivering top quality services, underpinned by a core value of trust and integrity.

Involving yourself: MACS welcomes input from all staff and young people and encourages participation in having your say and embracing new opportunities.

FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER – BELFAST

Full Time, Fixed Term (for 12 Months)

Floating Support Workers support young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes.  Young people will receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate.

The role of a Floating Support Worker is to provide a range of interventions to assist Young People aged 16-25 to access and/or maintain their own accommodation in the community. In this role you will also support young people aged 16/17 who are homeless, young people ‘sofa surfing’ and at risk of eviction.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POST HOLDER:

CRITERIA 1

• 2 years’ experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported housing or community based support or similar environment

OR

• Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND
• 1 years’ experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported housing or community based support or similar environment

CRITERIA 2

• Experience of assessing risk and safety planning in order to keep young people safe

CRITERIA 3

• Experience of assessing need and support planning for young people

CRITERIA 4

• Can develop own approach to practice based on reflection and feedback
• To be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment

CRITERIA 5

• A full current driving license and access to a car is required so as to be able to meet the requirements of the post in full

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience of working with youth homelessness

Salary: £21,388 per annum and pension 4% of salary

Closing Date: Monday 8th February 2021 at 09:30am  

Attractive Terms and Conditions!

At MACS, we value staff work life balance. We offer many Flexible Working Options, Family Friendly Work Arrangements, 30 day + stats leave entitlement, competitive Maternity Leave and Sick Pay Package.

We offer competitive salaries and higher than average pension contributions.

These are just some of the many benefits of working with MACS!

We are Employers for Childcare Family Friendly winners 2015, 2016 and 2017. We have attained Investors in People Health and Wellbeing and Gold Awards and are Irish News Awards Workplace Wellbeing Winners 2017!