Outlook Project Worker

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following:

Outlook Project Worker-                                                                     REF: 18/152/OPW/WEB

The Outlook Project Worker will enable young people to access a range of fun activities in their local area. It may be going to the cinema, attending a local youth club, supporting the young person in a sporting or other leisure activity. 

The Outlook Project Worker will provide personal care and transport to young people where necessary and this may include some manual handling tasks.

Hours:                                  18 Hours per Week

(Due to the nature of our work with young people, the majority of the Outlook Service is delivered late afternoons, evenings and weekends).

Contract:                             Permanent

Location:                             Western Health & Social Care Trust – (Southern Sector-Fermanagh Area)

Salary:                                  3 point incremental scale starting on £18,870 per annum, pro-rata

Essential Criteria:                      

• Basic qualification to NVQ/QCF level 2 or equivalent Health & Social Care, Youth & Community Work or related field
• Minimum of 6 months experience providing support to young people
• Ability to work independently
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment

Successful candidates will be required to use their own personal vehicle to provide transport to children and young people

Desirable Criteria:                       

• NISCC Registration
• Experience & understanding of young disabled people
• Good working knowledge of IT, specifically Microsoft Word & Outlook
• Experience of working with individuals with Challenging Behaviours
• Awareness of RQIA & Domiciliary Regulations and Minimum Standards awareness
• Awareness of Safeguarding Children & Young People and Reporting Procedures

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Apply online at

www.cedar-foundation.org

Closing Date: Thursday 25th October  2018 @ 4:00pm

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER