Short Breaks Project Worker

Cedar Foundation; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable service organization is seeking a Short Breaks Project Worker to provide one-to-one support for children and young people with disabilities in the Northern Ireland area. The role includes assisting with personal care, enabling access to recreational activities, and providing transport as needed. Candidates should possess a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent and have experience in a caring role. Competitive benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days

Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Cashback health scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' paid experience in a caring role providing support.
• Ability to work independently with good organisational skills.
• Full current driving licence valid for use in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to children and young people.
• Assist with personal care and transport for young people.
• Enable access to fun activities in the community.

Skills

Proficiency in IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

RQF/NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care

5 GCSEs A-C including English Language

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Short Breaks Project Worker - 26-022-PW-SB-WEB

Job Role Short Breaks Project Worker

Location: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Salary: £27,694 per Annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (30 hours direct contact with families and 7 hours administration flexible (agile) working available for completion of administration)

Contract: Temporary initially until March 2027

Please note: Due to the nature of our work with young people, the majority of the Service is delivered late afternoons, evenings and weekends (not Sunday)

The Service

Short Breaks is a fun and exciting service providing individual support to children and young people with, disabilities, autism and brain injury some of whom may display behaviours that challenge.

The service proves one to one social and emotional support to children and young people. To enable them to develop friendships and access social and recreational opportunities within their local community, whilst providing parents and carers with a regular short break.

The Role

The Project worker will work to enable young people to access a range of fun activities within their own home or their local area on a one to one basis. It may be attending a local youth club, educational play such as arts and crafts or supporting the young people in sporting or other social/leisure activities.

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

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 4% employee contribution and 5% 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
• Cashback health scheme
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme

Please Note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship

Essential Criteria

• An RQF/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Health & Social Care or 5 GCSEs A-C including English Language, or equivalent qualification in relevant field, AND Minimum of 6 months' paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom
• Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.

Apply: https://cedar-

Closing Date: 2nd February 2026 at 10am

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