Outlook Project Worker

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Outlook Project Worker                                                     REF: 17/105/OPW/WEB

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:                        22 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:                    Contract to January 2018 initially

Location:                    Belfast Health & Social Care Trust 

Salary:                        3-point scale commencing on £18,070 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: Monday 26th June 2017 at 4 pm

Interviews expected to take place on Thursday 6th July 2017

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER