Case Worker - Belfast, United Kingdom - Depaul

Depaul

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Belfast, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Outreach Case Worker - Housing First - Beflast
£23,683p/a (£13.01 per hour)
Permanent
35 hours per week - rota based

Your new role
You will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users.

Working to a housing-led, low threshold, harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of support and advice.

Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own lives.

The aim of the role is to support and signpost service users into services that will improve their housing, health and wellbeing while improving the service users quality of life.

This is achieved through the provision of engagement and individualised support plans, targeted interventions, signposting and group work.

You will work proactively form strong relationships and gain service users' trust, striving to provide the best possible service levels at all times.

Employee Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave 35 days per year, increasing as your length of service increases
Paid Sick Leave
Company maternity & paternity pay
Contributory Pension scheme
Health Cash Back & Rewards Plan
Christmas Savers club
Plus, many opportunities to learn and develop within the organisation

Location
Housing First, Nelson Street, Belfast, BT15 1BH

Check out the attached Case Worker Highlights for an overview of the role and benefits.

Essential Criteria

A formal Level 3 qualification in a social care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent and at least 2 years paid relevant work experience

At least 3 years paid relevant work experience and 3 formal qualifications at Level 2 to include Math and English, e.g. GCSE's or NVQ

AND

Have an understanding of homelessness and the issues that can lead to homelessness
Have knowledge/experience of working with needs assessment, key working and support planning for service users
Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
Ability to work on a rota basis
Essential: a full driving license and full access to a car insured for business purposes

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£23,683.00 per year

Benefits: