Project Worker

Inspire Wellbeing; Antrim; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported living service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking dedicated individuals to help adults with mental health conditions live independently. The role involves developing supportive relationships, maintaining a therapeutic environment, and implementing personalized care plans. Candidates should have relevant qualifications or experience in health and social care. Flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Educated to QCF/NVQ Level 2 in a related subject or have 12 months experience.
• Experience in motivating and mentoring Service Users.
• Ability to maintain records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop trustworthy relationships with Service Users.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Support Service Users in managing their mental and physical health.
• Encourage user involvement in decision making.
• Provide care within a recovery-focused approach.

Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Teamwork

Motivating Service Users

Using IT systems

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2 in a related subject

12 months paid experience in healthcare

Job description

At Moylena Court and Cedar Court, we provide 24-hour supported living for adults with enduring mental health conditions. Our service is made up of shared living at Moylena Court, where residents enjoy a strong sense of community, and more independent bungalows at Cedar Court, where support is provided flexibly based on individual needs.This is a role for someone who brings kindness, initiative and a team spirit, and who wants to support people to live independently, with dignity and confidence

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain a trusting & professional relationship with Service Users and act in a supportive & empathetic manner towards them
• Contribute to & help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment
• Support Service Users to manage their Mental health, physical health and wellbeing through the development, implementation and monitoring of individual wellbeing and safety management plans.
• Actively encourage the involvement of Service Users in all aspects of decision making, be sensitive and seek solutions to difficulties encountered by them.
• Deliver care & support within the context of a social inclusion and recovery approach which is designed to work with people to find and maintain hope, re-establish a positive identity, build a meaningful life and take responsibility and control.

Skills and Qualifications

• Be educated to QCF/NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in a related subject e.g. Care and 6 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting.OR
• A minimum of 12 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting
• Have proven experience of motivating, supporting and mentoring Service Users.
• Experience of maintaining service user and agency records.
• Working knowledge of using IT systems.

Further Information

To be flexible as the role will involve working on a rota/shift basis in Supported Housing. Shifts will include early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, weekend and/or night cover as required to meet the needs of the scheme.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025