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Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Outreach Support Worker on a permanent full-time basis, based in the Belfast area.

My client is a local charity that provides a range of services to people across Belfast who experience homelessness.
You will be available to cover shifts that run from 2 pm to 2 am, Monday to Sunday on a rota basis.

As this is an Outreach role, you’ll need to have 2 years of driving experience along with a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities:

With a full, detailed copy of the Job Duties and Person Spec available on request you will:

• Aim to reduce the number of rough sleeping in Belfast by engaging with, and assisting rough sleepers with complex and multiple needs, including rough sleepers who have drug/and or alcohol dependency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months experience of working with members of the homeless community or 6 months experience working in a mental health, addictions, or similar environments
• Confident in managing challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Able to deliver risk assessments, and support plans and able to manage a busy caseload
• Able to work with external organisations and agencies
• Understanding of the issues rough sleepers face
• Excellent communications skills; verbal, written and IT proficient
• 2 years of driving experience and clean licence
• Will be comfortable with wearing a branded uniform during working hours

Benefits:

• £21,450 per year with annual increments
• Career development and progression opportunities

For more information on this excellent opportunity please submit your CV to Wes via the link below or contact Wes on 02891 422 191.

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