INTENSIVE FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER (Prisons)

Our Culture..

“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.

How we do things around here..

• No dress code
• You must take a lunch break
• We all eat together when we can
• There is no deference towards managers, we are all equally important in carrying out the work
• We get to know each other
• There are no set times for breaks, as long as you get the work done
• Come up with ideas and we will try to see if they can be implemented
• Make your space your own
• Have a laugh

INTENSIVE FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER (Prisons)

Full Time Fixed Term (January 2020 – June 2021)

MACS Floating Support services provide a range of interventions to assist young people aged 16 - 25 to access/maintain accommodation in the community. In this role you will also support young people that are leaving the prison service, to prevent repeat homelessness and reoffending of young people leaving prison through an intensive floating support model which addresses their complex needs and encompasses a coordinated and holistic approach to resettlement.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POST HOLDER:

CRITERIA 1     

• 2 years’ experience of working with young people aged 16-25 with a housing need

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• Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar
• 6 months experience of working with young people with a housing need

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     

• 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 

• Previous  experience of providing housing support in the community to young people that are leaving prison

Hours of Employment:          35 Hours per week

Salary: £23,100 per annum and pension at 4% of salary

Closing Date: Thursday 28th November 2019 at 09.30am

To obtain an Application Pack please: See attached link to our website for Application Form and Job Description or alternatively email [email protected] for any additional queries.

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!