Case Worker

Job Title:  Case Worker

Job setting: Housing Support

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Fixed Term – 3 years. Immediate start.

Hours: 35 hours – (Rota based – 7 day week – Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings & Week-Ends)

Salary: TBC

Contact:
Email: nm@lucaslovehealthcare.com
Phone: 028 9066 8035

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Our client is a leading charity supporting some of the most marginalised individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Our client has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering  service users to manage their own lives.

JOB PURPOSE:

The aim of the role is to support and signpost service users into services that will improve their housing, health and wellbeing while improving the service users quality of life. This is achieved through the provision of engagement and individualised support plans, targeted interventions,
signposting and group work. You will work proactively form strong relationships and gain service users’ trust, striving to provide the best possible service levels at all times.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• A formal Level 3 qualification in a social care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent
  And

•  At least 2 years paid experience working with vulnerable women, desirably experience working with women leaving prison
  OR

• At least 3 years paid experience working with vulnerable women, desirably experience working with women leaving prison
  And
  3 formal qualifications at Level 2 to include Math and English, e.g. GCSE’s or NVQ

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

• Knowledge
  ● Have an understanding of homelessness and the issues that can lead to homelessness
  ● Have an understanding of what supports can be offered in homeless services to promote positive futures
  ● Have knowledge/experience of working with needs assessment, key working and support planning for service users, specifically relating to people who have committed offences
  Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
  ● Understand the importance for Health and Safety standards in the delivery of services on a day to day basis.
  ● Knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and the ability to network/liaise with all relevant bodies
  ● Knowledge and willingness to work within the guidelines of the client’s vision mission and values.

This is not an opportunity that should be missed, if you are interested in this role, please contact us on 028 9066 8035 or send your CV to nm@lucaslovehealthcare.com