Project Worker

Job description

As a Project Worker, you’ll be a key part of a small, supportive team, delivering a varied day-to-day experience that includes morning and evening medication support. Assisting with meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Offer emotional support, help build independence, and assist with diary management.
• Provide daily support with medication, appointments, and health checks.
• Offer emotional support, help build independence, and assist with diary management.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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.
• 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

New Haven is a 24-hour supported living service based in a shared house in Cookstown. We support five adults aged 18-60 who are living with complex mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and high-functioning autism.