The Support Worker is part of the team whose function is to meet the practical, physical and emotional needs of individuals in receipt of services within the Cedar Foundation Supported Living Schemes.
Through a key worker system, Support Workers will also have involvement in the designing of individual programmes of support and be responsible for delivering the accommodation support and care packages.
REF: 15/91/SW/WEB
Hours: 28 - 35 Hours Per Week
Contract: Permanent
Location: West Belfast
Hourly Rate: 3 point scale commencing at;
Point 1 - £7.15
Point 2 - £7.35
Point 3 - £7.50
Essential:
- · Numeracy & literacy (English language) skills
- · Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council
- · Effective verbal and written communication skills
- · Job references.
Desirable:
- NVQ 2 (Health & Social Care) or equivalent
English & Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent.
- Demonstrable evidence of 6 months experience of providing physical care / support for individuals within the last 2 years
- Knowledge of the needs of the client group(s)
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An application form and job description may be obtained by forwarding a SAE, quoting the relevant position to:
The Cedar Foundation
Malcolm Sinclair House
31 Ulsterville Avenue
BELFAST
BT9 7AS
Tel: 02890 666188
Or alternatively by applying online or downloading an application form from the below website:
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2015, 4.00 PM
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Closing Date
1:00pm