Project Worker - North Down Day Opportunity Service

Location: North Down office, 6 Enterprise Road, Conlig, BT19 7TA

Hours: Up to 27 per week working Mon – Thurs 9.30 – 3.00 and Friday 9.30 – 2.30pm

Hourly Rate: £17,620 per annum (Hourly rate £12.55)

Contract: Permanent subject to funding

Overview

Orchardville is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that supports young people and adults with learning disability or autism to live, learn and work. Established in 1982 we offer high quality day opportunity and employment services to over 600 participants each year who attend services in Belfast, North Down, Lisburn and Derry/ Londonderry. The work we do is life-changing for participants, enabling them to lead independent lives, gain employment and become fully included in their community.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and confident project worker to support participants at our day opportunity service in North Down. You will support participants to take part in various activities such as arts/crafts, cookery, gardening, training courses and outings in the community. As well as supporting small groups you will also support some participants on a 1-1 basis, the support does not involve regulated activities such as personal care.

*TO APPLY*

If you want to make a real difference working for an organisation that places service users at the centre, in a team who are passionate about their role REQUEST AN APPLICATION PACK from recruitment@wegobeyondhr.com. A CV will not be accepted as an application.

Closing date Friday 4th July 2025

Orchardville reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Orchardville are an Equal Opportunities Employer.