Based in our Damien House Project, Derry/Londonderry

£25,930 per annum; 37.5 average hours per week (shift rota basis)

About Us
You will work for a leading voluntary sector, non-profit making organisation that provides professional advice on housing in Northern Ireland and solutions for people who find themselves in housing difficulties.
Damien House accommodation project provides a safe environment for detoxification and supports individuals with alcohol issues that are homeless and rough sleeping.

Your New Role at Damien House
You will work in an accommodation setting, developing supportive relationships that empower and enable the service users to deal with alcohol issues.

What we Need from You

Minimum Criteria (a Full Job Description and Personnel Specification is available in the Candidate Information Pack)

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• A relevant recognised qualification in health and social care or related field (Minimum NVQ level II or equivalent).
• At least two years recent experience of working in an accommodation or community work setting with vulnerable people with alcohol dependency.
• IT Skills.

It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.

How to Apply

Please forward your completed CV and Equal Opportunities monitoring form (found below) to: karlaokane@first-housing.com by Friday, 24th April 2026 at 12 noon. (Tel: 02871266115)

To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
A copy of the Access NI Code of Practice will be made available to all applicants upon request.
Copies of First Housing Aid & Support Service policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access NI Disclosure Handling Policy are also available on demand.

This position is also subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (NISCC)

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer