Bank/Casual Relief Worker Harm Reduction

Job Description

Do you have an interest in harm reduction or wish to develop your skills and experience in this area? we are seeking Bank/Casual workers to join us in our harm reduction services in the Belfast area. 

Employee Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave – 35 days per year, increasing as your length of service increases
• Paid Sick Leave
• Company maternity & paternity pay
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Health Cash Back & Rewards Plan
• Christmas Savers club
• Bluelight discount card

Plus, many opportunities to learn and develop within the organisation

Why work for us? 
Depaul is a cross border charity supporting some of the most marginalised individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. Would you like to help us to meet our mission?
We are a values led organisation and aim, at all times, to live and breathe these values in our everyday work. Our values are based on four key principles:
• We celebrate the potential of people
• We put our words into action
• We aim to take a wider role in civil society
• We believe in rights and responsibilities If you choose to work for Depaul

Hours

"As and When Required” basis

Duties

• To provide support for people who have experience of being long term street homeless or risk of homelessness with addiction issues.  

• To ensure that the practical needs of the service users are met (in conjunction with volunteers); i.e. providing food, laundry, clean bedding, etc. 

• To ensure a safe and secure environment and to maintain
  high standards within the project. 

• To work with all service users to gain their trust and respect and to deal with difficult or problematic situations in a sensitive manner. 

• To carry out the duties on the cleaning rota. 

• To ensure all quality assurance policies and procedures are adhered to.  

• To work as a member of the services team in the best interests of the service users.  

• To participate in handovers ensuring that shifts are planned, important information is handed over and that all records have been updated appropriately. 

• To communicate all relevant information and appointments to colleagues through established communication systems.   

• To attend and participate in team meetings, staff team days and training sessions, if relevant  

• To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with
  Depaul’s Health and Safety policy local service procedures. 

• To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the building and to use security/safety systems put in place and to record and report all issues.  

• To ensure good housekeeping and upkeep of the equipment, furnishings etc. so that they remain to a high standard. 

• To regularly input and maintain information relating to service users on a computerised system (OTIS). 

• To ensure all appropriate records and forms are completed by service users  

• To build up good working relationships with other projects and agencies. 

• To maintain all records of work necessary for the smooth running of the project. 

Essential criteria for this role

• A minimum of 1 year full time work experience supporting vulnerable families and/or vulnerable adults (or 1 year volunteer experience)
  

• 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.
  
• Commitment to the ethos of Depaul. 

Access NI 

This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate.   

NISCC
This post is subject to NISCC registration, if you do hold a valid registration this must be completed within your probationary period. 

Depaul Ireland are an Equal Opportunities employer.