Job Support Worker

Closing date: 
28 Sep 2012
The Job Support Worker will support individuals with physical disabilities to access employment and work placement opportunities, through on and off the job training, support and monitoring.

Hours:                                  22.5 Hours per week

Contract:                             Temporary through to 31st March 2013

Salary:                                  3 point incremental scale starting on £16,054 pro rata per annum

Location:                             Cedar Foundation Training & Resource Centre, 1a Woodside Road Industrial Estate, Ballymena

Essential:                           

Basic qualification to NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Minimum of 1 years’ experience of providing support services to people with disabilities or other vulnerable individuals

OR

Basic qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Minimum of 6 months experience (as above)

Full current driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes (consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence).

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 of supporting people in employment or work experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access

Closing date:
28 Sep 2012
Contact Information
recruitment
Training Services
Ballymena
02890 666188
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