HOUSING SUPPORT PRACTITIONER.

Salary: £26,450 per annum.
Location: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
Contract/Hours: Permanent, (working 37 hours a week on a shift rota basis)

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Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £26,450.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Employee discount

Work Location: In perso

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Housing Support Practitioner, your primary responsibility will be providing assistance to young individual between the ages of 16-21 years who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness in the local area. Our role is centred around supporting them to realise their full potential. Rossorry Grove Supported Accommodation serves as a home for 13 young people, and as a Housing Support Practitioner you’ll be responsible for aiding them in managing their day-to-day lives and facilitating access to specialised services that will help address the various challenges our young people may encounter. You’ll play a vital role in preparing them for their future endeavours.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
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To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure
Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be found here.
Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand.

Some key responsibilities of the Housing Support Practitioner role are;

• Engaging with vulnerable young people.
• Working with our young people in small groups and/ or on an individual basis depending on their needs.
• Working alongside other staff teams and outside organisations to ensure the best outcome for the young people.
• Ensuring progress is monitored, recorded and reviewed at set intervals, putting in additional support where required to ensure goals are met.
• Mentoring and supporting other members of the team