Vacancy Detail

Support Worker - Permanent

Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community?

Keenan Recruitment has been retained by a leading charity that supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people, who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate.

We have x4 available Floating Support Worker roles available. All are Full Time, Permanent placements (x3 in Belfast and x1 in Newry).

Essential Criteria for shortlisting for interview includes a full, current driving license and access to a car insured for business use and either:

• 1 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support or similar environment OR
• Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 6 months experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support.

Salary: £25,545 per annum

Benefits: Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits.

Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.  

Contact Aideen Duggan at Keenan Recruitment for a full job description and confidential chat T:02890021616 or socialwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk 

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Belfast x3 posts and Newry x1 post | Salary: 25545 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 19/02/2025