About Simon Community

Simon Community NI is Northern Ireland’s leading homeless charity. It helps over 3000 people every year across 22 projects throughout Northern Ireland with a staff count of 300 and 50 volunteers. They work without judgement to support people who are, or are at risk of, becoming homeless.

They offer specialist support Services in your local area including, homelessness prevention, mental health, community safety and drug and alcohol programmes.

Values

• We are non-judgemental
• We exist to support our clients and meet their needs
• We are trustworthy and focused on ending homelessness
• We are dedicated to the people we support

Our Vision is of a society where everyone has a home.
Our Mission is to end homelessness for people who need our help.

Simon Community offer their staff a comprehensive in house learning and development programme which will you to progress professionally in the sector. All new staff undertake a Level 3 Induction Programme which is accredited by OCN. This includes all mandatory training.

If you have studied Social Work, they offer the opportunity to complete your Assessed Year in Practice. After you successfully complete your first year of service with them, they will support you to complete your AYE allowing you to access the professional Social Work career route.