At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 24-hour support to individuals facing homelessness in various settings.
- Company: Join Simon Community, dedicated to ending homelessness and improving lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, healthcare, generous leave, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Commitment to core values and basic IT skills; experience with complex needs is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 14.2 - 14.2 £ per hour.
Job ref: ACSW/FP/0726
Job type: Permanent
Quantity of Posts Available: 2
Closing date: Friday 31 Jul 2026 16:00
Salary: £24,312 - £25,850 per annum (£13.36 - £14.20 per hour)
Location: Flush Park, Lisburn
Hours: 35 hours per week - three 12.5 hours shifts, including weekends and waking nights
About Us
At Simon Community, our values define who we are and how we support those in need. We are:
- Non-judgmental in every interaction
- Supportive, meeting people where they are
- Trustworthy, building relationships based on respect
- Dedicated to ending homelessness and improving lives
Role Overview
As a Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing 24-hour support to individuals accessing our services. This includes working within hostels, family units, and remote support settings to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
What You'll Need
Essential Criteria
- A clear commitment to our core values: Non-Judgmental, Supportive, Trustworthy, and Dedicated
- Basic IT skills (email, internet, data entry)
- Registered with NISCC (or willingness to register upon appointment)
- Willingness to undergo an Access NI check
Desirable Criteria
- Minimum of six months' experience (paid or voluntary in the last 3 years) working with individuals facing multiple and complex needs, including:
- Homelessness Prevention
- Substance Misuse
- Offending Behavior
- Mental Health Challenges
- Support for Young People
- Experience identifying support needs, assessing risks, and developing tailored support plans
- A degree in Social Work or current enrollment in a Social Work degree program
Why Join Simon Community?
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Pension Scheme
- Employer-Funded Healthcare (Benenden Health & Health Shield)
- Death in Service Benefit
- Generous Annual Leave
- Free Access NI Check
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Management Development Programmes
- Long Service Recognition
- Blue Light Card (exclusive discounts)
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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