At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 24-hour support to clients in hostels and remote units.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on ending homelessness.
- Benefits: Earn £13.77 per hour with flexible shifts that suit your schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and to support those in need.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must demonstrate core values and have basic IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.77 - 13.77 £ per hour.
Job ref: ESP/0826
Job type: Casual
Closing date: Sunday 30 Aug 2026 16:00
Salary: £13.77 per hour
Department: Homelessness Services
Location: Throughout Northern Ireland
Hours of Work: Casual Contract - Choose the shifts that work for you - shifts are 12.5 hours and can be a mixture of days and nights
Organisation Values: Our values are fundamental to how we work with clients and each other. We are driven by our values of being non-judgmental, existing to support our clients and meet their needs, being trustworthy and focused on ending homelessness and being dedicated to the people we support.
Job Purpose: As part of a team provide effective 24-hour support to the clients accessing our services, i.e., hostels, family and remote support units.
Essential Criteria:
- Ability to demonstrate the core values of the Simon Community to include the following - Non-Judgemental, Supportive, Trustworthy and Dedicated
- IT Skills - ability to use email, internet and databases to electronically record support work.
- NISCC Registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment).
Desirable Criteria:
- Six months' recent experience (either paid or voluntary) of directly supporting people with complex and multiple needs within a residential or community setting gained within the last three years. Complex needs include the following areas:
- Homelessness Prevention
- Substance Misuse
- Offending
- Mental Health
- Young People
- Experience of identifying support needs, including client specific risks and putting plans in place to support those needs
- A Degree in Social Work or currently studying for a Degree in Social Work
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Bank Staff in Belfast employer: Simon Community
At Simon Community, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and non-judgmental employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those facing homelessness. Our Portadown location offers a collaborative work culture with extensive learning and development opportunities, ensuring that our Accommodation & Community Support Workers can grow both personally and professionally while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Join us in our mission to improve lives and be part of a team that values trust and respect in every interaction.
