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Job Description Housing Support Practitioner. Salary: £26,450 per annum. Location: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Contract/Hours: Permanent, (working 37 hours a week on a shift rota basis) Benefits: <ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays</li><li>Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.</li><li>Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.</li><li>Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.</li><li>A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.</li><li>Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.</li><li>Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.</li></ul>Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role As a Housing Support Practitioner, your primary responsibility will be providing assistance to young individual between the ages of 16-21 years who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness in the local area. Our role is centred around supporting them to realise their full potential. Rossorry Grove Supported Accommodation serves as a home for 13 young people, and as a Housing Support Practitioner you'll be responsible for aiding them in managing their day-to-day lives and facilitating access to specialised services that will help address the various challenges our young people may encounter. You'll play a vital role in preparing them for their future endeavours. How you'll help to create brighter futures Some key responsibilities of the Housing Support Practitioner role are; <ul><li>Engaging with vulnerable young people.</li><li>Working with our young people in small groups and/ or on an individual basis depending on their needs.</li><li>Working alongside other staff teams and outside organisations to ensure the best outcome for the young people.</li><li>Ensuring progress is monitored, recorded and reviewed at set intervals, putting in additional support where required to ensure goals are met.</li><li>Mentoring and supporting other members of the team.</li></ul>Let's talk about you <ul><li>Extensive experience of working with vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years in a formal setting.</li><li>Diploma Level 3 or above in youth work or social care related qualifications.</li><li>NISCC Registration or the willingness to register.</li><li>The ability to work as part of a team and engage in a 24/7 rota that will include, evenings, nights and weekend work.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Good IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate a willingness to engage in all associated training and learning related to the role.</li></ul>Contact: If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk</a> quoting reference 11847. Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2025. Please note: Interviews are planned to be held week commencing 22nd September 2025. Good to know Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement &amp; Information, Equality &amp; Diversity, Submission &amp; Declaration. Talent Pool We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be found here. Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders &amp; Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand. Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian &amp; Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet

Housing Support Practitioner

Job Description Housing Support Worker x 2. Salary: £25,000 per annum. Location: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Contract/Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week. Benefits: <ul><li>29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave</li><li>Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities</li><li>Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages</li><li>Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover</li><li>Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.</li></ul>Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. About the service Our Rossorry Grove Supported Accommodation is a purpose built 13 apartment supported accommodation service for young people who were homeless or at risk of becoming so. We work with young people aged 16 to 21 years, many of whom have been in care and / or struggle with significant mental health concerns and substance misuse issues. Each young person will have their own self-contained flat and staff work closely with them to support their development of independent living skills and enabling them to move safely into the community. How you'll help to create brighter futures As a Housing Support Worker, you'll build and maintain professional working relationships with our young people and their families, by providing emotional, social and practical support. You'll work as part of a fantastic, committed team to provide a high quality and person-centred care to our young people and their families, ensuring the views and needs are heard and responded to by promoting communication and participation. Working in residential care can be extremely rewarding. Our aim is to give every young person we work with the support and guidance to reach their potential by championing their aspirations for a positive future and continuing to promote their independence. Some key responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker role are: <ul><li>Supporting young people to achieve their potential.</li><li>Establishing relationships and links within the community to assist our young people and their families.</li><li>Assisting the Residential Workers to support the young people.</li><li>Contributing to care plans, support plans and risk assessments.</li><li>Carrying out 1-2-1 work with the young people to help them with cooking, budgeting and looking for jobs etc. and attending appointments with them.</li></ul>Let's talk about you <ul><li>Diploma Level 3 in Youth Work or a Social Care-related qualification, however we are very open to those with equivalent experience.</li><li>Experience of working with vulnerable young people aged 16 - 21 in a formal setting.</li><li>Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) or the willingness to register.</li><li>Good IT skills.</li></ul>Contact: email us at <a href="mailto:recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk</a> quoting reference 11848. Closing Date: 11th September 2025. Please note: Interviews are planned to be held week commencing 22nd September 2025. Good to know Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement &amp; Information, Equality &amp; Diversity, Submission &amp; Declaration. Talent Pool We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be found here. Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders &amp; Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand. Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian &amp; Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet

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