PERIPATETIC FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER

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

PERIPATETIC FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER (No Fixed Base)

 1 Peripatetic Floating Support Worker, Full Time Fixed Term (for 2 years)

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 aged 16/17 who are homeless, young people ‘sofa surfing’ and at risk of eviction.  The Peripatetic Floating Support Role will have no fixed base and will move across MACS Floating Support teams in Belfast / Lisburn / Newry / Downpatrick to cover staffing gaps; such as long term sick or maternity. 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POST HOLDER:

CRITERIA 1     

• 2 years’ experience of working with young people aged 16-25 in the community

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• Degree in Social Work, youth and community Work or similar
• 1 years’ experience of working with young people aged 16-25 in the community

CRITERIA 2     

• Experience of supporting 16-25 year olds who are homeless or at risk of eviction and need support to maintain accommodation in the community
• Have developed a range of contacts, networks and resources to support 16-25 year olds to access and maintain accommodation

CRITERIA 3     

• Experience of supporting 16-25 year olds to access and maintain appropriate benefits or income

CRITERIA 4     

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

CRITERIA 5     

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

Hours of Employment:           35 Hours per week

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

Closing Date: Monday 27th May at 09.30am

To obtain an Application Pack please: See attached link to our website for the 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