Case Officer

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Inclusion Works Case Officer                                                 REF: 18/157/CO-IW/WEB

Learning Disability Specialism

Purpose of the Job: 

To hold a caseload of participants, acting as Case Officer and managing their action plan activities.

To source and support external training/employment/social inclusion activities leading to sustainable outcomes

To work in close partnership with Learning Disability teams as the key referral source.

Hours:                                  19 hours per week,

Contract:                             Permanent

Location:                             Southern HSCT area

Office base: Cedar Foundation, Suite 4 A’Tek building, Edenaveys Industrial Estate, Newry Road, Armagh, BT60 1EN

Salary:                                 3 point incremental scale starting on £21,693 per annum, pro rata

Essential Criteria:

• QCF level 5/ Degree or equivalent level in a relevant discipline such as Health & Social Care
• Minimum of 1 paid years’ experience in the direct provision of education, training or support

OR

• QCF 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline`
• Minimum of 3 paid years’ experience as above
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.

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 Criteria:

• Qualification in Health & Social Care,  Social Sciences, Training & Employment
• Experience of learning disability, ASD or physical disability

Apply online at

www.cedar-foundation.org

Closing Date: Friday 30th November 2018 at 12:00pm

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THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER