To support disabled people to secure sustainable employment opportunities and achieve positive outcomes through participation in programmes which Cedar is contracted to deliver by the Department for Communities (Workable (NI)
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
Project Officer REF: 17/106/PO/WEB
To support disabled people to secure sustainable employment opportunities and achieve positive outcomes through participation in programmes which Cedar is contracted to deliver by the Department for Communities (Workable (NI) and the Department for the Economy (Disability Support for Participants on Training for Success and ApprenticeshipsNI). Cedar delivers the Workable (NI) programme in collaboration with a number of other disability sector organisations in the Supported Employment Solutions (SES) partnership.
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Contract: Ongoing
Location: The Cedar Foundation, Balliniska Business Park Springtown Drive, Derry, Co Londonderry BT48 0NA
Salary: 3 point scale commencing on £21,268 per annum pro rata
Essential:
Minimum QCF level 5/Degree or equivalent level professional qualification
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in working in supported employment, recruitment or learning support
OR
Minimum QCF level 3 or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as above in delivering training, or working in supported employment or recruitment
AND
Full current driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes (consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence).
This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desirable:
Experience of working with people with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups
Experience of supporting employers or training organisations
_______________________________________________
Apply online
Closing Date: Monday 26th June 2017 at 4pm
Expected Interview Date: Monday 3rd July 2017
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Closing Date
1:00pm
Contact Details
Human Resources
31 Ulsterville Avenue
Belfast
BT9 7AS
United Kingdom