Project Worker

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

Job summary

A health and social care provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated individual to provide care and support for Service Users, promoting a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach. Key responsibilities include developing trusting relationships, supporting mental and physical health, and involving Service Users in decision-making processes. Candidates should possess QCF/NVQ Level 2 in a related field and have at least 12 months of paid experience in a similar setting. The role involves flexible shifts to meet the needs of the service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months paid experience in a health and social care setting.
• Experience in motivating and supporting Service Users.
• Ability to maintain service user records and agency documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with Service Users.
• Support Service Users in managing their mental and physical health.
• Encourage involvement of Service Users in decision making.

Skills

Motivating Service Users

Supporting and mentoring Service Users

Maintaining records

IT systems knowledge

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Job description

The main function of the role is to:Provide the highest possible standard of care and support to Service Users by actively promoting and implementing Recovery by using a strengths based person centred approach.

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.
• 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.