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Linden Services is an Extern project which operates across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust offering a holistic programme to young people (aged 13-17) with challenging behaviours. This includes residential placement, Youth Support, Breakaway, education services and Multisystemic Therapy (MST).
Extern
Hydepark House 54 Mallusk Road Newtownabbey BT36 4WU
09 Sep 2008
HR Services
028 9084 0555
www.nijobs.com/extern
Job Purpose: To provide supervised and supportive accommodation for young people aged 13-17 who have emotional and behavioural difficulties, referred by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. Programmes of intervention will be in consultation/partnership with colleagues, young people and their families.
Contract Status: Permanent (subject to continuous funding)
Salary: Grade 4 +, Currently £16,359 rising to £24,077 per annum. (For commencement beyond the first point on salary scale please refer to salary policy).
Hours: Full-Time/37.5 per week (inclusive of meal breaks). Flexible working required which may include working on a rota basis and working weekends.
Location: Linden Services for children, 208 Ballyduff Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6UX.
Payment: Monthly directly into bank account (via BACS)
Holidays: 26 days on entry to grade plus 11 statutory days per annum. Holiday entitlement increases after 3 and 5 years' service.
Pension: Contributory Pension Scheme applies, including Life Assurance and Private Health Insurance. Details will be provided on selection.
Essential Criteria:
A minimum of 4 GCSE's (Grade C or above to include English Language) or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ Level II in a relevant subject e.g. child care/youth work.
The successful candidate must be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
A minimum of 2 years' experience of direct work with young people within a structured environment e.g. youth project, residential setting, social work/care etc, which has included residential work.
Location: The Residential Unit is based in Newtownabbey.
Closing Date for completed applications is Tuesday, 9 September 2008 at 5:00pm.
Interviews for Residential Care Worker will be held on Thursday, 25 September/Friday, 26th September 2008.
A waiting list will be held in the event that any similar permanent or fixed-term/temporary vacancies which may arise over the next 9 months.
Extern is an equal opportunities employer and all our appointments are made based on merit at the point of selection.
Application forms and job descriptions can be obtained by contacting HR Services, Hydepark House, 54 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4WU. 
028 9084 0555 or by emailing jobs@extern.org
Alternatively, you may access an application pack from www.nijobs.com/extern
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