Prison Resettlement Floating Support Worker

PRISONS RESETTLEMENT FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER

Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community?

MACS Floating Support services provide a range of interventions to assist young people aged 16 - 25 to access/maintain accommodation in the community. In this role you will also support young people that are leaving the prison service, to prevent repeat homelessness and reoffending of young people leaving prison through an intensive floating support model which addresses their complex needs and encompasses a coordinated and holistic approach to resettlement.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop purposeful and nurturing relationships with young people.
• Adhere to NISCC Standard of Conduct and MACS Policies and Procedures including, Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding and Lone Worker in order to safeguard and protect Young People and Staff.
• To provide Holistic Support (on a one to one and group basis) to all young people accessing the service.
• To identify Support Plans in partnership with Young People and Professionals/Service were appropriate and take the lead in creating safety plans and ensuring regular reviews.
• To provide practical 'hands on' support to assist Young People with all areas of managing their tenancy including life skills and emphasising the importance of being a good neighbour. Workers will liaise and advocate with Housing Executive/Housing Association/Landlords.

Key requirements:
2 years’ experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported
housing or community-based support or similar environment
OR
Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND
1 years’ experience of working with young people age 16-25 in supported
housing or community-based support or similar environment

AND
A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV.

See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post.

Posts Available: 1x Full Time, Permanent (Belfast)

Salary: £27,334 per annum & pension at 4% of salary
Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits.
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 9.30am.

MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.