2099 Project Worker 1 - Barnardo's ADHD Post-Diagnostic Support and Intervention Service
Barnardo's NI
Barnardo's ADHD Post-Diagnostic Support and Intervention Service is an innovative new service which was set up in September 2017 in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area. The Service provides outreach support to families and children (6-15years) with a recent diagnosis of ADHD, delivering individual and group programmes.
Objectives of Service
The ADHD Post Diagnostic Support and Intervention Service aims to provide early intervention and support for children, young people (6-15years) and their families following the diagnosis of ADHD. The Service is delivered mainly in the family home, offering between one and three home visits, and is designed to:
- Support families and children to develop understanding of ADHD
- Provide information, advice and behavioural support to parents
- Build the emotional resilience and coping strategies of families/children
- Connect families with existing community supports
Location:
The Office Base for the service is in Magherafelt.
However, work will be carried out mainly on an outreach basis across an allocated area within the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area, primarily East Antrim (Newtownabbey/Glengormley/Carrickfergus/Larne). Contact with families will be in their own homes.
Closing Date
11:59pm
Contact Details
c/o People Team
Barnardo's Magherafelt Office (Office Base)
36a Westland Road
Magherafelt
BT45 5AY
United Kingdom
More Information
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Location: Magherafelt Office base - however, work will be carried out mainly on an outreach basis across an allocated area within the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area, primarily East Antrim (Newtownabbey/Glengormley/Carrickfergus/Larne). Contact with families will be in their own homes.
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Contract type: Fixed term
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Hours: 16
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Salary: £17,308.63 FTE (£7,484.81 for 16hpw)
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Closing Date: 2 November 2018
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Interview Date: To be advised