Job ref: CMS/1125
Job type: Temporary
Quantity of Posts Available: 2
Closing date: Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 16:00

Job summary

Salary: Points 19-21, £23, 355 – £24, 832
Location: Community based – based in Portadown but covering Lurgan, Craigavon, Banbridge, Richill, Dromore, Donacloney, Waringstown, Katebridge, Rathfriland.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, as and when required
Duration: Fixed-Term for 6 months (with possible extension depending on funding)
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 support to clients accessing our Community Support Services.

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).
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full

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

Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:

• Pension Plan
• Employer funded Healthcare – Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Compassionate Culture
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Free Access NI check
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Management Development Programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Great Place to Work 2024

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