Outlook Project Worker

The Outlook Project Worker will enable young people to access a range of fun activities in their local area. 

It may be going to the cinema, attending a local youth club, supporting the young person in a sporting or other leisure activity.

The Outlook Project Worker will provide personal care and transport to young people where necessary and this may include some manual handling tasks.

Hours:                        20 Hours Per Week

(Due to the nature of our work with young people, the majority of the Outlook Service is delivered late afternoons, evenings and weekends).

Contract:                    Permanent

Location:                    Western health & Social Care Trust – Northern Sector

Salary:                        3-point scale commencing on £17,891 per annum pro rata

Essential:                  

• Basic qualification to NVQ/QCF level 2 or equivalent Health & Social Care, Youth & Community Work or related field
• Minimum of 1 years paid experience providing support to young people

OR

• Basic qualification to NVQ/QCF level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, Youth & Community Work or related field
• Minimum of 6 months paid experience providing support to young people

• Ability to work independently
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment

Desirable:                 

• NISCC Registration
• Experience & understanding of young disabled people
• Good working knowledge of IT, specifically Microsoft Word & Outlook
• Experience of working with individuals with Challenging Behaviours
• Awareness of RQIA & Domiciliary Regulations and Minimum Standards awareness

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Apply online at 

www.cedar-foundation.org 

Closing Date: Sunday 5th March 2017 at 4 pm 

Interviews expected to take place on Wednesday 15th March 2017

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER