Job | Part Time

Client Forum Facilitator

Nexus

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http://nexusni.org

Nexus NI wish to appoint a Client Forum Facilitator for 3 months fixed term to work with our Client Forum based in Belfast.

Job title:                      Client Forum Facilitator

Location:                     Belfast

Hours:                          7 hours per week

Salary:                         £12.00 per hour

Pension:                       Standard auto enrolment pension scheme

Contractual Time:       3 months

PERSON SPECIFICATION :

 

Appointment to this post will be subject to Access NI clearance.

 

Essential Criteria

  •  Experience of group facilitation – min 2 years
  • Experience of volunteering or working with volunteers – min 2 years
  • Experience of working in/with community and voluntary sector in NI - 2 years

 Desirable Criteria

  •  Experience of working with/delivering a user led group/forum
  • Experience of working with/supporting survivors of sexually violent crimes

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 To work with clients who have completed counselling with Nexus NI

  • To manage the Client Forum Budget
  • To facilitate client forum meetings every 6 weeks To support clients to develop fundraising ideas which support Nexus NI to source suitable local training, support and opportunities for clients to connect to local communities

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

 Maintain appropriate contact with client forum

  • To support client forum members to design induction, development and exit strategies for members
  • To facilitate replies to relevant consultations, interest groups and funding applications that require input from our clients
  • To assist in the evaluation of client forum  
  • Facilitate support to clients while maintaining boundaries, managing risk and facilitate development of clients own support networks.
  • To work as part of the team at Nexus NI
  • To assist in the evaluation of the forum and contribute to reporting.
  • To keep clear records of activities and expenses
  • Work within Nexus NI policies, procedures and standards
  • Maintain professional practice standards in line with Nexus NI principles and core standards
  • Hours of work flexible depending on need

 

This document provides an outline of current duties of the post, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Its contents will be subject to review and other duties may be required that are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.

Nexus NI is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to observe this policy in their behavior at all times.

 

Application

 By Nexus NI application form only.

 Application close at midnight on 13/4/17

 Application form can be uploaded at Nexus NI, emailed to [email protected] or posted to HR.

 Monitoring Form and Disclosure of criminal convictions should be returned separately to [email protected]

Closing Date

Thursday / 13 April 2017
1:00pm

Contact Details

Helena Bracken

119 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1HP
United Kingdom

Files

nexus_ni_client_forum_facilitator_jdf.doc job_application_form_july_2016_3.docx hrf13_-_disclosure_of_criminal_convictions_staff_8.docx hrf01_-_monitoring_form_updated_may_13_7.doc