Short Breaks Project Worker

Job Role Short Breaks Project Worker
Location SHSCT – Craigavon & Banbridge Area
Salary  £27,694 per Annum
Hours 37 hours per week (30 hours direct contact with families and 7 hours administration
flexible (agile) working is available for the completion of administration)

Please note: Due to the nature of our work, 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/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 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. They will provide personal care and transport to young people where necessary, andthis may include some manual handling task

Benefits

• Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Cedar recognises 12 statutory days
• 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
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

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 Ireland and have access to a car on appointment. Valid driver licence, business insurance & MOT certificate as relevant. Checked prior to appointment.
(This will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability, which prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full)

Apply: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date: 25th July 2025 at 10am

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