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HR Administrator

MACS Supporting Children and Young PeopleBelfast, Antrim£21,189 (pro rata)Part-timePermanent

Salary: £23,620 per annum (pro rata for Part Time) and pension 4% of salary ROLE OVERVIEW Floating Support Workers support young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. Young people will receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. The role of a Floating Support Worker is to provide a range of interventions to assist Young People aged 16-25 to access and/or maintain their own accommodation in the community. In this role you will also support young people aged 16/17 who are homeless, young people ‘sofa surfing’ and at risk of eviction.

  • Ensure all young people are cared for by appropriate staff. Workers will meet the needs of the young people.
  • Adhere to NISCC Standard of Conduct and MACS Policies and Procedures including, Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding and Lone Worker in order to safeguard and protect Young People and Staff.
  • To provide Holistic Support (on a one to one and group basis) to all young people accessing the service.
  • To identify Support Plans in partnership with Young People and Professionals/Service were appropriate and take the lead in creating safety plans and ensuring regular reviews.
  • To maintain and review accurate and up to date records of support provided to Young People.
  • To provide practical 'hands on' support to assist Young People with all areas of managing their tenancy including life skills and emphasising the importance of being a good neighbour. Workers will liaise and advocate with Housing Executive/Housing Association/Landlords.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS • The ability to plan and prioritise workload • Excellent communication skills • High level of attention to detail and accuracy • Good interpersonal and team working skills with a flexible and adaptable attitude to work • Able to be a self-starter with the ability to use initiative • To demonstrate effective leadership skills • The ability to understand and work in accordance with MACS ethos and values base • The ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people, particularly young people and stakeholders • The ability to accept direction and supervision • The ability to maintain a comprehensive and up to date written record of work undertaken • To have the commitment to undertake relevant training • To work as a team member and assist in developing and shaping the Service to meet Young People’s needs and strategic objectives • Good time keeping skills • To represent MACS in a professional manner • To work on own initiative and make decisions (autonomous) in a responsible and accountable manner • To be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POST HOLDER

• 2 years’ experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported housing or community based support or similar environment OR • Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND • 1 years’ experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported housing or community based support. • Experience of assessing risk and safety planning in order to keep young people safe.

  • Experience of assessing need and support planning for young people.

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