Relief Worker Job Vacancy in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK

Responsibilities

• Provide support for people who have experience of being long term street homeless or risk of homelessness with addiction issues
• Ensure that the practical needs of the service users are met
• Ensure a safe and secure environment and to maintain high standards within the project
• Work with all service users to gain their trust and respect and to deal with difficult or problematic situations in sensitive manner
• Carry out the duties on the cleaning rota
• Ensure all quality assurance policies and procedures are adhered to

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• An awareness of health and safety responsibilities within a residential setting
• Competent IT skills in word/excel/email. The post requires a high standard of recording, reporting and record keeping
• Ability to deal sensitively with service users and form constructive supportive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible to meet the varying needs of the Service Users
• Knowledge and experience of assessing needs and risk with the ability to develop specific and targeted Service User led support plans