Case Worker

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.

The Cedar foundation deliver a range of services that enable people with disabilities to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Our services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland.

Due to rapid continual growth and development, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Case Officer to join our team and to support and assist service users. A team member who can help deliver our Mission, to support individuals and families living with disability, autism and brain injury to live the lives they choose.

The role of a Case Officer is to hold a caseload of LD participants and managing their action plan activities.

To both, deliver in-house specialist personal development sessions and source external training / employment / social inclusion activities that lead to sustainable outcomes.

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

Purpose of the Job:

• To hold a caseload of LD participants, acting as case officer and managing their action plan activities.
• To both deliver in-house specialist personal development sessions and source external training / employment / social inclusion activities that lead to sustainable outcomes.
• To work in close partnership with Learning Disability teams as the key referral source.
• Hours: 25 Hours per Week
  Contract: Permanent
  Location: Southern Health & Social Care Trust
  Base: Cedar Foundation, Suite 4 A'Tek building Edenaveys Industrial Estate, Newry Road, Armagh BT60 1EN
  Salary: 3 point incremental scale starting on £22,462 pro rata

Interview Date: 14 August 2019

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.

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.

The Cedar Foundation is an equal opportunity employer

ACCESS NI

Successful candidates will be appointed following satisfactory Access NI and other pre-employment checks. This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with The Cedar Foundation. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate.