Support Services: Support Worker

We are currently recruiting 2 Support Workers to join our Support Services Team in Belfast! Project base: Tarasis Support Services (Belfast) Hours of work for this role:

• Guaranteed a minimum of 36 Hours per week
• 12-hour Day and Night Shifts Available
• 8am – 8pm & 8pm – 8am

The successful candidate will work as part of a Support Services Team, delivering a high-quality, safe and effective service to clients that has a positive impact on the wider community in accordance with contractual obligations and company Policies & Procedures. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To provide Housing related support to assist clients live independently in the community. (This will not include personal care tasks).
• To be available to work at times appropriate to the changing needs of the client and for the efficient use of staff resources
• To assist in the assessment of needs and risks as relevant to each Client and to assist to set and attain realistic and achievable targets
• To monitor and record the client’s progress and support tasks delivered during shift.
• To provide a range of services appropriate to the individuals needs
• To assist Clients develop the skills needed to attain, maintain and sustain stable tenancies
• To promote Client involvement and active participation in the service.
• To work in a multi-agency manner with relevant professionals
• To act as an advocate for Clients as appropriate

What we need from you;

• Minimum of one years’ work experience, working within housing, social care or equivalent setting with vulnerable Clients (Young People, Children or Adults)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding issues, practices, and procedures
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good recording and reporting skills
• Proven ability to effectively support and work as a member of a team
• Good understanding of health & safety
• Able to demonstrate a good level of IT literacy
• Strong commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement and the delivery of best practice
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, confidence and ability to use initiative
• Good organisational skills
• Able to be flexible on approach to work and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Full EU Driving Licence and access to a car

Tarasis Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer.CAROIINDOR…