Intensive Support Worker - Belfast, United Kingdom - Depaul Ireland

Depaul Ireland

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Intensive Support Worker (Complex Lives) - Belfast - Outreach
£23,218.65 per annum, pro rata

35 hours per week

Fixed Term - 31st March 2024 (with possible extension depending on funding)

Housing First, Unit 4 Nelson Trade Centre, Nelson Street, Belfast, BT15 1BH

Your new role

As part of a new initiative, The Complex Lives project, you'll ensure effective case management for a caseload of approx.

7-10 highly complex and entrenched individuals who experience multiple connected and dependent challenges, usually including homeless/unstable housing, problematic drug use, mental ill health, offending behaviour, poor physical health, often underpinned by trauma.

The primary role of the post holder will be to act as a trusted key worker and to ensure effective coordination of a wraparound support plan for each client which will have been developed through the Belfast Complex Lives Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) process.

Check out the attached job description for more details about the role.

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 3 years paid relevant work experience; with knowledge of managing complex individual cases and coordination of work with people affected by interdependent issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, offending behaviour, domestic and sexual violence
Ability to work on a rota basis (7 day week
Mornings, Evenings & Weekends)
A full driving licence and full access to a car insured for business purposes
Willingness to undertake regular travel in the local area