Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Ballymoney

Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91

Hours: 40

Worktime: Various shifts, to be confirmed by employer.

Closing date: 28/02/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The Employer is: COMPASS ADVOCACY NETWORK LTD.To provide ongoing support & guidance to service users in the planning of their daily activities.Ensure service users receive appropriate assessment, training & encouragement to develop both their skills & attitudes.Assist service users to participate & integrate fully into local communities.Develop productive working relationships.Ensure confidentiality is kept at all times.Maintain the hygiene standards within the project.Daily supervision of adults with learning difficulties.Preparation & design of training materials, guidelines & other materials relevant to the project & the delivery of the same to service users.General office duties.Record keeping.Attend staff meetings, promotional events, press interviews, seminars & training days as appropriate.Maintain project attendance & financial records.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Educated to GCSE level.NVQ in relevant subject would be desirable.Awareness of the legislative frame works relating to children & venerable adults.Experience of the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities in accessing social & leisure activities.Working knowledge of relevant statutory/ voluntary organisations & their roles in providing support & leisure opportunities to those living in the community.Good time management, organisational skills & the ability to prioritise workload in crisis.Ability to work own their own or as part of a team in the delivery of a holistic service to project participants.Non-judgemental manner & respect the rights, responsibilities & opinions of others.Due to the nature to the work which involves contact with vulnerable adults the candidate will be vetted.Flexible & responsive to the needs of the project including willingness & ability to travel to work, unsocial hours, weekend & evening work with occasional overnight stays.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 9072 6797.

Other Information: The employer is: COMPASS ADVOCACY NETWORK LTD.Although this is a temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.