The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Ref 24-280-PW-SB-WEB Job Role Short Breaks Project Worker Location SEHSCT - Down & Lisburn Salary Starting at £25, 545 per annum Hours 37 hours per week Contract Permanent We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus up to £250 (pro rata): The bonus will be £100 on successful completion of 6 months' service and a further £150 on the first anniversary totalling £250.
Short Breaks is a fun and exciting service providing individual support to children and young people with, disabilities, autism and brain injury.
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.
To enable young people to access a range of fun activities within their own home or their local area on a one to one or small group setting.
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.
Benefits Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Cedar recognises 12 statutory days Cedar offers an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation 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.
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Please Note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship Essential Criteria 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 OR 2 years paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals AND be willing to complete RCF/NVQ Level 2 certificate in Health & Social Care within 18 months of appointment (A caring role providing direct care and support to individuals working within a caring environment which may include Residential Care, Day Support, Supported Living, Hospital, Special School, or in one of the Allied Health Professional posts and may also include someone in the family home) 2.
Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom 3.
Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills Closing Date: 5th December 2024 2pm THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #NIJOBS To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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