Support Worker

Job location: Lisburn

Salary: £7,332 per annum

Hours: 15

Worktime: Monday - Friday (over 3 days)

Closing date: 24/01/2022

Employer: Orchardville Society

Business: Charity

Address: 144 - 152 Ravenhill Road

Belfast

Postcode: BT6 8ED

Telephone: 028 90732326

Email: abbey.lowey@orchardville.com

Website: www.orchardville.com

Job Duties: To support participants with learning disability and/or autism to take part in community based activities to maximise their individual potential. Activities will promote greater independence, confidence and the development of new skills. Activities include training initiatives, health promotion activities, independent living skills and practical sills e.g. joinery, gardening. CIP Support Workers will be allocated to deliver work in one of three geographical areas: Belfast, North Down or Lisburn. CIP Support Workers may be allocated to provide support and services to other geographical areas to cover absence, holidays or to meet other operational needs.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential:6 months experience of working with young people or adults with disability or disadvantage in a paid or voluntary capacity.Proficient in the use of ICT including Word, Outlook and using virtual social platforms e.g. Zoom etc.Please contact Abbey (abbey.lowey@orchardville.com) for a full job description including desirable criteria.

Application Method: Please contact Abbey for full details and an application form by email: abbey.lowey@orchardville.com or phone 07542 227410 Employer Ref: 22/06/SW/05