SESSIONAL STAFF

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

 

 

SUPPORTED HOUSING SESSIONAL STAFF

BELFAST/ DOWNPATRICK/ LISBURN/ NEWRY

Belfast, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newry Supported Housing Services (Move in to Move On) provides supported housing for young people who are homeless or leaving care to make the transition to interdependent living and their own tenancy. Lisburn and Downpatrick Services include short term (up to 10 days) ‘Assessment’ accommodation for 16/17 year olds presenting as homeless. The Service delivers high quality support to young people aged (16 – 21) to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. Young people live with us for up to 2 years before moving on to their own tenancy in the community.

 

We are looking for Sessional Staff to work Occasional Hours in the service.

 

Typical Working Pattern below is subject to change:

Belfast

• Waking Shift: 5pm – 5am

• Sleep in Shift: 8pm – 8am

• Daytime cover including weekends and bank holidays

 

Downpatrick

• Waking Shift: 6pm – 6am

• Sleep in Shift: 8.30pm – 8.30am

• Daytime cover including weekends and bank holidays

 

Newry

• Waking Shift: 5pm – 5am

• Sleep in Shift: 9pm – 9am

• Daytime cover including weekends and bank holidays

 

Lisburn

• Waking Shift: 5pm – 5am

• Sleep in Shift: 8.30pm – 8.30am

• Daytime cover including weekends and bank holidays

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POST HOLDER

CRITERIA 1

6 months experience of working with young people aged 16-21

 

CRITERIA 2

Understanding of young people who have been homeless, have left care or have high support needs

 

CRITERIA 3

Ability to manage conflict and aggression

Ability to work with young people who abuse substances

Ability to support young people to set up and run a home

 

CRITERIA 4

Can use feedback to develop practice

To be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment

 

Salary: £16, 024 pro rata (calculated based on 36 hours per week)

Holidays: Leave is pro rata from Full Time employment (30days) and will be determined by total hours worked on a daily basis

Closing Date: Tuesday 26th March 2019 at 09.30am

 

In order to be offered a position, candidates successful at interview stage will be required to attend a mandatory induction training day on Saturday 27th April 2019.

 

To obtain an Application Pack please: Visit our website for an online Application Form and Job Description or alternatively email [email protected] for more information.

Just some of the many benefits of working with MACS..

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