Outlook Project Worker

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust (Down & Lisburn Area)

£22,346 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

LISBURN & DOWN AREA

***Welcome Bonus totalling up to £1000***

The Role

The Outlook Project worker will enable young people to access a range of fun activities within their own home or their local area on a one to one or small group setting. It may be attending a local youth club, educational play such as arts and crafts or supporting the young people in sporting or other social/leisure activities.

The Project Worker will provide personal care and transport to young people where necessary and this may include some manual handling tasks.

The Service

The Short Break Service provides one to one social, emotional and physical support to children and young people, within the family home in the form of sensory play or arts & crafts for example, whilst providing parents and carers with a regular short break.
It is a fun and exciting service providing individual support to children and young people with, complex disabilities & healthcare needs, autism and brain injury.

Benefits

• Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus 12 statutory days
• Cedar offers an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Cashback health scheme
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Essential Criteria

• RQF/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Health & Social Care or 5 GCSEs A-C including English Language, or equivalent qualification in relevant field, AND
• Minimum of 6 months' paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals
• OR
• 2 years paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals AND be willing to complete RCF/NVQ Level 2 certificate in Health & Social Care within 18 months of appointment
• (A caring role providing direct care and support to individuals working within a caring environment which may include Residential Care, Day Support, Supported Living, Hospital, Special School, or in one of the Allied Health Professional posts and may also include someone in the family home)
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom
• Ability to work independently with good organisational, 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.

To apply

Please forward your CV to Angela Hughes at Staffline Recruitment by clicking on APPLY. You can also contact Angela on 02890 242824 ext 404 / 07826064920 or via email angela.hughes@staffline.co.uk

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