Job
ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT WORKER (Ref: ASWSV/R14/01)
Closing Date
Based in our Shepherd’s View Young Parents’ Project, Derry/Londonderry
£25,930 per annum; 37.5 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.
Our Shepherd’s View Young Parents’ Project provides supported accommodation for young parents aged 16-25yrs.
Your New Role at Shepherd’s View
You will work in partnership with parents and children, in an accommodation setting, developing supportive relationships that empower and enable them to maximise their potential as individuals and as parents.
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 qualification in Health and Social Care or related field (minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent)
• At least two years recent experience of working in accommodation or community work setting, providing support to vulnerable young people aged 16-25 years and/or children 0-5 years.
• 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, 3rd July 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