At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with alcohol dependency, focusing on tailored interventions and case management.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at EXTERN, committed to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, generous pension, and enhanced pay for maternity and paternity.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with a passion for helping others and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27241 - 31325 £ per year.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Team
Post: Social Worker - Alcohol Housing Support Team
Salary: Grade 5 salary scale (5.11 starting point): £27,241 - £31,325 per annum, plus annual £3,000 social worker allowance (pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Status: Permanent (Current funding secured until March 2027)
Location: Belfast
About the service:
The Alcohol Housing Support Team, funded by the Public Health Agency, uses an assertive outreach approach to work with individuals who have experience of using alcohol hazardously/dependently and who are at risk of tenancy breakdown, often alongside other health issues and complexities. Assessment of need, support planning, safeguarding, risk management, review of interventions, effective case load management and a rights-based and trauma-informed practice approach are key elements of the Social Worker role.
The small team use harm reduction principles to shape interventions tailored to each individual's priorities and goals including Motivational Interviewing, the Cycle of Change and opportunity led work.
Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link; NI6308261v-2_SocialWorker_AHST_JDPS.pdf
The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on 1st September 2026.
For informal enquiries please contact 028 90840 555
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service and 32 days after 5 years' service
- 11 statutory holidays
- Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5%
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
- Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Regular Supervision
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike To Work Scheme
EXTERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Social Worker - Alcohol Housing Support Team employer: CIH International Housing Group
Porchlight is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals in North Kent. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous annual leave, a supportive pension scheme, and access to mental health resources, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our focus on professional development ensures that our staff have ample opportunities for growth while working in a hands-on role that truly makes a difference in the community.
Contact Details:
CIH International Housing Group Recruitment Team
