Outlook Project Worker

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

Outlook Project Worker                                                     REF: 17/165/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:                        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 £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 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: Friday 20th October 2017 at 4pm

  Interviews expected to take place on Wednesday 1st November 2017

• THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER