Staff Profiles

Meet Paddy, a member of the Simon Community team with over 20 years of experience.

Meg has worked with people experiencing homelessness for nearly 20 years

Working as a Senior Practitioner is about making connections with young people who have been socially isolated and disenfranchised, this job is about people, clients and staff. I am still motivated to come to work on a daily basis because of the clients and great staff we have at the Foyer.

Really there is nothing better than seeing a young person progress as they receive support from the service – this can be big things like getting a job or passing their driving test, to small things such as preparing a meal for the first time. A lot of work goes into achieving these outcomes. As a manager, seeing staff members progress and develop in their confidence and abilities is also really rewarding.

Meet Maureen, an active member of Simon Community since 2018 who has worked her way up to become our Women's Advocate.

Meet Eimhear, a member of our Wellbeing Team. With a passion for mental health, addiction and wellbeing, Eimhear knew she wanted to work within an organisation that accepted everyone for who they are and supports them with what they need.

Meet Oonagh, Simon Community's Learning & Development Manager. Oonagh is responsible for ensuring that all staff have the relevant training to support their work as accommodation support workers.

Meet Valerie, her passion for homelessness has led her to a career at Simon 25 years ago.

Meet Trevor, our latest wellbeing champion at Simon. Trevor is a support worker who faced a career change mid pandemic. "I choose to make this my career after 35 years in another sector and I am proud to say that I work for the organisation."

Meet Paul, our Assets Development Manager. With his passion for property development, Paul wanted to work for an organisation helping many people across Northern Ireland. Paul’s daily responsibilities include property acquisition and the management of property, helping provide housing options for our clients.

Meet Aisling, a service manager for the housing solutions team. She has been working in the homeless sector since 2013 and at Simon for almost 4 years.

Joanne started with Simon back in 2011. After 11 years, 5 different projects, 3 roles, a lot of hard work and growth she has progressed her career within the charity and is now project manager at our Derry adult accommodation project.

Emmett, an Accommodation based Support Worker at 414 Falls Road will be running in the 2022 Belfast Marathon, we are so thankful for his efforts of raising over £400 in aid of Simon Community.

In relation to the confidence and experience I’ve gained at Simon Community; I’ve found this role priceless.

If you are in search of meaning or a purpose in your life, working for an organisation like the Simon Community is perfect for you.

I enjoy my role so much because I am helping people move on from temporary accommodation into a home.

My role has allowed me to grow a lot, and it’s definitely a worthwhile career.

Team leader of the South Eastern Low Threshold Drug and Alcohol Outreach team, Georgina has managed a growing team who has constantly expanded its practices, reach and service of delivery.

Frances Black, Accommodation Manager at Saintfield Road, speaks to NIJobfinder about her career at Northern Ireland's leading homelessness charity.

Recognised at the charity's recent Staff Awards for her role as support worker and specialist Drug and Alcohol Support Worker at the charity's Falls Road project, Christina's colleagues highlighted her ability to go above and beyond each and every day.

Recognised at the charity's recent Staff Awards for her role as Volunteer Coordinator, Rebekah led the development of the volunteering strategy by putting the clients at the very centre of her role.

Recognised at the charity's recent Staff Awards for her Senior Support Worker role, Joanne continually shows a passion to learn and develop within her role.