Transition Officer

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

Transition Officer                                 REF: 18/013/TO/WEB

The Transition Officer will use an inter-agency approach to ensure a smooth transition post school into education, employment as well as exploring health & well-being opportunities in their local area.

Hours:              12 Hours per Week

Contract:          Temporary; to the end of December 2018 (Initially)

Location:          Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Hourly Rate:     3 point incremental scale starting on £21,268 per annum

Essential:

• QCF level 5/ Degree or equivalent level in a relevant discipline such as Health & Social Care
• Minimum of 1 years paid’ experience in the direct provision of education, training or support

OR

• QCF 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline`
• Minimum of 3 years’ paid experience as above
• Experience of Supporting people
• Experience of building positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Proficiency in IT skills specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills
• Hold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.

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 and understanding of the barriers in relation to disability
• Experience of Transitional Planning
• Facilitation and group work skills
• Previous experience of interagency working

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Apply online

www.cedar-foundation.org

Closing Date: Monday 29th January 2018 @ 12pm

Expected Interviews to be held on Thursday 8th February 2018

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER