Project Worker

Job description

At Belfast Community Wellbeing Service, we provide therapeutic support, group sessions, and 1:1 interventions to help people across the city reconnect with their communities, manage their mental health, and build structure into their lives. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, professional relationships with service users, supporting them in decision-making and personal development.
• Assist individuals in managing their mental and physical health, promoting overall wellbeing through tailored plans.
• Encourage service user involvement, fostering independence and engagement in their care.
• Plan and coordinate group/individual activities, ensuring the best outcomes for service users and stakeholders.
• Maintain hygiene and infection control standards to promote a safe and healthy environment.
• Offer guidance on personal safety and security, empowering individuals to advocate for themselves.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• To be flexible so to meet the needs of the service.
• Possess a full current driving licence and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a driver’s licence. Business Insurance will be required for this.
• 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 related records
• Working knowledge of using IT systems.

Further Information

Temporary 9 months maternity cover contract.