Job Description

Rosemount House Committee

Job Specification

Job Title

Support worker

Job Aim

To provide a high quality professional service to men who are affected by alcohol misuse.

Main

To provide practical and emotional support to residents

Responsibilities

To network and liaise with appropriate statutory, voluntary and community bodies

To ensure the correct procedures for recording and communicating information are adhered to To maintain confidentiality at all times To be responsible for the health, safety and hygiene of the house

Specific Duties

To support and encourage residents in their daily routines

To undertake household duties, preparing and cooking meals To record factual and non-judgmental information as appropriate; i.e. House Diary To carry out the supervision of all areas of the house including internal and external public areas to ensure the health and safety of all residents To maintain the security of the house and advise on and carry out action necessary to protect the house, its occupants and facilities Carry out health and safety checks and report any problems to the Manager Maintain a First Aid box and be able to provide basic first aid as required Complete accident and incident reports when needed Answer the phone, record and relay any messages To undertake training as requested To undertake any other duties in keeping with the post

Responsible To

Hostel Manager

Salary Scale

25,350

Hours of Work

Average 37.5 Hours per week (5 shifts per week)

Annual Leave

20 days plus Statutory Days pro rata

Location

Rosemount House 424 Antrim Rd. Belfast BT15 5GA

Support Worker

1

Rosemount House Committee

Personal specification

Essential

The person appointed will have

criteria

An understanding of issues related to alcohol misuse

Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal The ability to plan and organise The ability to work effectively as part of a team A flexible approach to working The flexibility to work weekends

Desirable

Experience of working in a residential setting

criteria

An ability to participate in the development of the organization

Knowledge of health and safety procedures Cooking experience when needed An awareness of food hygiene

Support Worker

2
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,350.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Belfast: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person