19 hours per week, flexibly required
Based in Derry/Londonderry/working from home, with travel expected within Derry/Limavady/Strabane District Council areas

Salary: £13,138 per annum

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. Our Floating Support Service provides support to homeless families and singles over 18 years old who are, or who have been experiencing housing difficulties and related issues.

Your New Role with Floating Support
You will implement a floating support service to vulnerable people (55+ years) who are or have been experiencing housing difficulties and related issues.

Minimum Criteria (a Full Job Description and Personnel Specification is available with an application pack)

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• NVQ Level III (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care OR relevant equivalent qualification in Social Work, Community Work or Housing Care (Desirable)
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience providing support to families and singles, in particular those with substance misuse issues, mental health issues and those at risk of offending behaviour. Experience working with 55+ years is desirable but not essential
• A valid driving licence and access to a car. (if disability prohibits driving, the applicant must be able to organise suitable alternative arrangements)
• 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, 22nd May 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 post is subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (NISCC)

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer