Project Worker - Supported Living

About Threshold Threshold is a leading mental health charity in Northern Ireland. We offer evidence based therapeutic approaches to helping people with severe and enduring mental illness rehabilitate back into the community. We are recognized as a leading provider of services for adults and older people, with a strongly embedded psychological approach. We are currently recruiting for a Project Worker at our Supported Living Service, Clearwater, in North Belfast. Job Purpose The facilitation of the therapeutic project via the implementation of group and one-to-one work with key clients. Assist with the facilitation of a participative environment enabling the client to gain increasing independence and to develop to their full potential. You will participate in a programme of care to support people live independently, complete and support individual plans and associated administration and actively participate in training and staff support meetings. You will be committed and passionate about improving the lives of people we support living with mental illness. Essential criteria GCSE English and Mathematics Grades A C ordemonstrable equivalent e.g., Essential Skills Level 2 or a psychology degree or any allied health / social work qualification. Six months full-time experience or equivalent working in a Health & Social Care Environment, i.e., mental health, rehabilitation or learning disability. To be fully flexible as the role of Project Worker will involve working on a rota/shift basis in a mental health setting. Shifts will include early shifts, night shifts, weekend and / or night cover as requested. 1 years demonstrable working experience of working with Microsoft (MS) Office systems to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Desirable criteria Possess a current and valid driving licence orhave access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full. Proven Experience working in mental health. Benefits Include: £23, 066 plus sleepover and on call payments. 38 days of annual leave, which is inclusive of your 12 statutory holidays. Health Cash Plan. Learning and Development opportunities. Access to retail and store discount card. Pension Scheme. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria. You will also be required to complete a Threshold Application Form and an equal monitoring questionnaire. Threshold is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependents, religion or political opinion. Threshold welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, requirements for reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check is required for this post. Closing Date: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pmonTuesday 26 November 2024 . Please note that applications will not be accepted after the closing date or time. It is the responsibility of each individual candidate to ensure that their application has reached by Threshold by the specified closing date and time.

Location: Belfast, GB

Posted Date: 11/27/2024