Community Support Worker

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Community Support Worker on a permanent full-time basis, based in Armagh, with a starting salary of £20,820 per year and a staff benefit package.

Our client is one of Northern Ireland's biggest charities, that has over 35 years' experience in supporting some of the most vulnerable in society by offering a wide range of life-changing services across NI.

With a five-year action plan in place to tackle homelessness, if you want to be a part of this, then there's no better time to come on board.

Responsibilities:

With a full copy of the Job Duties and Person Spec available on request, you will:

• Work as part of a team, to deliver 24-hour support to members of the homeless community who access our client's services such as remote support, family support and hostels.
• Offer support and advice and advocate on behalf of your clients.
• Liaise with external professionals and other organisations.
• Design and implement support plans and risk management plans.

Requirements:

• Commitment to delivering the core values of the client
• Commitment to providing non-judgemental and high standards of support
• IT proficient
• NISCC registered (or agreeable to registration within 6 months from date of appointment)
• Able to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and unsocial hours
• While not essential, 6 months of previous experience, paid or unpaid, in supporting vulnerable persons is advantageous.

On offer:

• £20,820 starting, per year.
• Employee benefits package that includes comprehensive private health cover.
• Additional hours payments.
• 25 days holiday with an additional 12 stat days.
• Accredited training and ongoing support with progression opportunities.

To apply, please submit your CV to Wes via the link below.

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