Senior Practitioner

Salary: Points 23–26 | £26, 027 – £28, 283 per annum
Location: Laurel Lodge, Lisburn
Hours: 35 hours per week 

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​​​​​​​

About the Role
As Senior Practitioner, you’ll provide clear guidance, supervision, and support to staff, leading on key projects and deputising for the manager when required. You will take ownership of complex and specialist cases to ensure high‑quality, efficient service delivery across housing support, accommodation, community transition, and prevention work, and manage a personal caseload effectively to support client needs and service outcomes.


Essential Criteria

Option A: 3+ years working with socially excluded individuals

​​​​​​​Option B: A Level 3 qualification (e.g., QCF/NVQ) and 2+ years’ experience​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​Plus

• A proven ability to build strong, supportive relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience designing and delivering tailored, client-focused services that address strengths, needs, and risks
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to self-direct and prioritize effectively
• A good understanding of homelessness and related challenges
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 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

• 1+ year experience supervising staff or volunteers in a support or care setting

​​​​​​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)
• Accredited as a Great Place to Work (2024)