Grade
Support Worker –
Salary
£12.80 per hour
Reporting to
Deputy Manager
Location
Derry / Londonderry
Contract
Fixed term contract (2 years) This post is supported by the GF Trust
Hours
Full Time position available and a Part Time role (which is ideally 16 hours per week) but can be flexible, this is to welcome applications for candidates that may be on benefits that are linked to working hours per week.
Scope of Responsibility
Overseeing the development and coordination of a Homeless Health Peer Advocate project (HHPA)
Key Areas of Responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Lived experience of homelessness and/ or addictions. Experience working with a family member or relative with addictions.

EXPERIENCE

â—Â� 1 year paid relevant work experience or 2 years relevant volunteering experience

SKILLS

â—Â� Good working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes
â—Â� Good IT skills, including working knowledge of using IT systems to record client information
â—Â� Good written and verbal communication skills.
â—Â� The ability to compile and present accurate written and electronic reports

KNOWLEDGE

â—Â� Have an understanding of homelessness and the issues that can lead to homelessness
â—Â� Have an understanding of what supports can be offered in homeless services to promote positive futures
â—Â� Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
â—Â� Understand the importance for Health and Safety standards in the delivery of services on a day to day basis.
â—Â� Knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and the ability to network/liaise with all relevant bodies
â—Â� Knowledge and willingness to work within the guidelines of Depaul vision mission and values.

â—Â� To be a contributing team player, taking part in handovers, team meetings, core training, the mentoring of Volunteers and supporting other team members in ensuring all decision making is appropriate and consistent
â—Â� To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work in line with Depaul Values and ethos.
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
Person Requirements