JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title Support worker
Job Aim To provide a high quality professional service to men who are affected by alcohol misuse.
Main To provide practical and emotional support to residents

Responsibilities To network and liaise with appropriate statutory, voluntary and community bodies

• To ensure the correct procedures for recording and communicating information are adhered to
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To be responsible for the health, safety and hygiene of the house

Specific Duties To support and encourage residents in their daily routines

• To undertake household duties, preparing and cooking meals
• To record factual and non-judgmental information as appropriate; i.e. House Diary
• To carry out the supervision of all areas of the house including internal and external public areas to ensure the health and safety of all residents
• To maintain the security of the house and advise on and carry out action necessary to protect the house, its occupants and facilities
• Carry out health and safety checks and report any problems to the Manager
• Maintain a First Aid box and be able to provide basic first aid as required
• Complete accident and incident reports when needed
• Answer the phone, record and relay any messages
• To undertake training as requested
• To undertake any other duties in keeping with the post

Responsible To Hostel Manager
Salary Scale £25,350
Hours of Work Average 37.5 Hours per week (5 shifts per week)
Annual Leave 20 days plus Statutory Days pro rata
Location Rosemount House 424 Antrim Rd. Belfast BT15 5GA
Support Worker Job Description 1

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential The person appointed will have

criteria An understanding of issues related to alcohol misuse

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• The ability to plan and organise
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working
• The flexibility to work weekends

Desirable Experience of working in a residential setting

criteria An ability to participate in the development of the organization

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Cooking experience when needed
• An awareness of food hygiene
• Support Worker Job Description 2

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,350.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belfast: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities To network and liaise with appropriate statutory, voluntary and community bodies

• To ensure the correct procedures for recording and communicating information are adhered to
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To be responsible for the health, safety and hygiene of the hous

Specific Duties To support and encourage residents in their daily routines

• To undertake household duties, preparing and cooking meals
• To record factual and non-judgmental information as appropriate; i.e. House Diary
• To carry out the supervision of all areas of the house including internal and external public areas to ensure the health and safety of all residents
• To maintain the security of the house and advise on and carry out action necessary to protect the house, its occupants and facilities
• Carry out health and safety checks and report any problems to the Manager
• Maintain a First Aid box and be able to provide basic first aid as required
• Complete accident and incident reports when needed
• Answer the phone, record and relay any messages
• To undertake training as requested
• To undertake any other duties in keeping with the pos