Project Officer - Inclusion Matters

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

Role:   Project Officer – Inclusion Matters             REF: 20-146-PO-IM-SEHSCT-WEB

The overall aim of the Inclusion Matters service is to offer support to enable people with physical disabilities and brain injury living in the Lisburn area to engage in activities in their local community.

Hours:                        18 hours per week

Contract:                    Permanent

Location:                    South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust area (Lisburn area)

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

Essential Criteria:                

• RQF Level 6 (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification;

And

• Minimum of one year’s paid experience in the direct provision of education, training or support.

OR

• Minimum RQF 4 or equivalent in a relevant discipline;

And

• Minimum of three year’s paid experience as above.

• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with good organisational, 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.*

*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, Education, Training & Employment, Community Work
• Experience & understanding of the barriers in relation to disability

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.

Closing Date: 8th November 2020

Interview Date: 18th November 2020

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

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