Specialist Support Worker (Safeguarding & Response)

Job description

Job ref: SSW/HF/0426
Job type: Permanent
Quantity of Posts Available: 3
Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026 16:00

Job summary

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference, helping young people live safely and independently within their community, with 24/7 tailored support to promote stability, resilience, and personal growth. This role is varied and rewarding, supporting young people through challenges such as mental health struggles, substance misuse, housing stability, education, and building positive futures.

In this role, you will:

• Provide direct, holistic support to young people, working closely with Social Services and Mental Health professionals.
• Build trusting relationships, offer guidance during challenging situations, and empower young people to manage their tenancies, education, and personal goals.
• Deliver strength-based interventions that promote independence, development, and wellbeing.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people or adults, particularly in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, or independent living.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Commitment to a non-judgmental, respectful, and harm-minimisation approach.
• A 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.

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

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)

This is a rolling recruitment campaign.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may take place throughout the advert period.
The post will remain open until a sufficient number of appointments have been made.

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£28,000 Per Month

Published at

18-04-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English