Case Officers

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

Case Officers                                       REF: 21-047-CO-SIW-WEB

(Two Posts)

At Cedar we believe that the people we support have the right to have their needs recognised and responded to in a respectful, positive, person centred and professional manner.

Responsible for the delivery of the ESF Inclusion Works Service directly to participants leading to sustainable employability & inclusion outcomes

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 partnership with a range of referral sources throughout the SHSCT area

Hours:                                  1 post x 37 hours per week

                                                1 post x 21 hours per week

Contract:                             1x Permanent (37 hour post)

                                            1x Maternity Leave cover to April 2022 (21 hour post)

Location:                           Southern HSCT Area

Office Base                  An Storas, Ballybot House, 28 Cornmarket, Newry, BT35 8BG

Salary:                                 Commencing on £23,080 per annum pro rata

Essential Criteria:                           

• Minimum RQF level 6/Degree or equivalent level professional qualification
• Minimum of 1 year’s paid experience in the direct provision of education, training or support.

OR

• Minimum RQF level 4 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as above
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work independently with good organisational & interpersonal skills 
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and

have access to a suitable vehicle 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.

Benefits

• Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Cedar recognises 12 statutory days
• Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Cashback health scheme
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Apply online at https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date:  12th April 2021

Interview Date: 19th April 2021

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER