Young Persons Practitioner

The role

Action for Children is seeking a Young Persons Practitioner to provide support to homeless or at-risk young people aged 16-25 in Omagh, Northern Ireland. The role involves developing support plans, assisting with practical needs, and delivering a creative floating support service.

What you'll do

• Providing a responsive and flexible Service for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Delivering a creative, flexible and effective floating support service which meets the needs of those referred to the service
• Developing Individual Support plans which are focussed on the young person's needs and implementing aspects of the plan in accordance with the Floating Support Role
• Maintaining regular contact with the young person to support them in accordance with their assessed needs as well as providing practical assistance for them in arranging for setting up and maintaining their home
• Supporting the young person around benefits issues and assisting in application for benefits – e.g. housing, income support, etc. and providing advice and guidance in relation to life skills – e.g. budgeting, shopping, cooking, laundry
• Attending all reviews with the young person, preparing reports as required

What it takes

• Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Social Care / Youth Work / Youth and Community/ Health and Social Care
• Experience in working with young people aged 16 – 25
• Good IT skills
• Experience of report writing and record keeping
• Successful applicants will be required to register with Northern Ireland Social Care Council
• The ability to work flexibly including evening and weekend work and participate in a 24 hour on-call rota
• The ability to drive, access to a car and willingness to procure business class insurance

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Over 7 weeks inclusive pro rata paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave. 1 well-being day per year. Cycle to work scheme. Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles. Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages. Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover. Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.

How to apply

Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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