Support Worker (Women's Shelter, Night Time)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated to work in our Annsgate emergency accommodation scheme for women experiencing homelessness.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience working in a homelessness environment or experience in a similar role, working with marginalised people with a range of support needs and risks. You must be able to positively engage with homeless females and have a strong understanding of homelessness issues. It is important that staff can support the Welcome Organisation’s ethos of delivering very low threshold services setting the minimum barriers to service entry.
In return, we will provide the opportunity to develop your skills, professional supervision and support, and the opportunity to be part of a team where your views count and you can make a lasting difference to the lives of homeless people.

Hours of Work: 87.5 hours worked on an overnight shift basis – usually worked 4 nights one week, 3 nights the next.

Salary: £26,162 per annum

The post is subject to enhanced criminal record checks by Access (NI)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: Friday 3rd February 2023, @ 9am

CVs will not be accepted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,162.00 per year

Schedule:

• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belfast, BT13 2ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 03/02/2023