Project Worker (North Down)

Overview

Orchardville is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that supports young people and adults with learning disability or autism to live, learn and work. Established in 1982 we offer high quality day opportunity and employment services to over 600 participants each year who attend services in Belfast, North Down, Lisburn and Derry/ Londonderry. The work we do is life-changing for participants, enabling them to lead independent lives, gain employment and become fully included in their community.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic project worker with experience of supporting people with disabilities to become more independent and socially confident. The role involves supporting a participant on a 1-1 basis who has a learning disability and autism to take part in project activities across the week.. The participant currently takes part in a variety of group based activities across the week including cookery, music, arts/ crafts, gardening and visits to local shops and services. Even though you are working 1-1, you will be part of the community team working alongside the rest of your colleagues to deliver the day opportunity programme. NB: The 1-1 support does not require you to do any regulated activity such as personal care or any form of restraint

If you want to make a real difference working for an organisation that places service users at the centre, in a team who are passionate about their role, apply now.

* TO APPLY; Please complete the application and monitoring forms and return before the closing date*

Orchardville reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Orchardville are an Equal Opportunities Employer.