Accommodation & Community Support Worker

Job Title: Accommodation & Community Support Worker
Salary: £24,312 – £25,850 per annum (£13.36 – £14.20 per hour)
​​​​​​​Duration: Fixed Term
Location: 242 Antrim Road, Belfast
Service: Youth Service
Hours: 35 hours per week - 3 shifts a week including days, nights, evenings and weekends.

About Us
At Simon Community, our values define who we are and how we support those in need. We are:

• Non-judgmental in every interaction
• Supportive, meeting people where they are
• Trustworthy, building relationships based on respect
• Dedicated to ending homelessness and improving lives

Role Overview
To work as part of a team providing effective 24-hour support to support young people aged 16 to 25 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, often as a result of leaving care, family breakdown or relationship difficulties. The post holder will provide a safe, supportive and caring environment, helping young people to build confidence, develop independent living skills, and work towards achieving positive outcomes and sustainable independent living.

What You'll Need
Essential Criteria

• A clear commitment to our core values: Non-Judgmental, Supportive, Trustworthy, and Dedicated
• Basic IT skills (email, internet, data entry)
• Registered with NISCC (or willingness to register upon appointment)
• Willingness to undergo an Access NI check​​​​​​​

Desirable Criteria

• Minimum of six months’ experience (paid or voluntary in the last 3 years) working with individuals facing multiple and complex needs, including:

Homelessness Prevention

Substance Misuse

Offending Behavior

Mental Health Challenges

Support for Young People

• Experience identifying support needs, assessing risks, and developing tailored support plans
• A degree in Social Work or current enrollment in a Social Work degree program​​​​​​​

Why Join Simon Community?
​​​​​​​We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension Scheme
• Employer-Funded Healthcare (Benenden Health & Health Shield)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Annual Leave
• Free Access NI Check
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Management Development Programmes
• Long Service Recognition
• Blue Light Card (exclusive discounts)
• Great Place to work accredited 2026/2027