Project Worker (Portrush)

Contract Type: 37.5 hours per working week.

Purpose of Project Worker

The facilitation of recovery in a therapeutic setting via the implementation of group and one-to-one work with key residents. Assist with the facilitation of a participative environment enabling the resident to gain increasing independence and to develop to their full potential.

Main Responsibilities of Project Worker

• Therapeutic Programme Development, Maintenance and Support
• Contribute to the development and participation of a programme centred towards rehabilitative and supportive care.
• The promotion and enablement of each resident to further enhance their independence within the therapeutic setting.
• Assisting allocated residents with personalised and bespoke support to assist with their development within the therapeutic setting.
• Adopting a collaborative approach in the development of the community, with resident involvement.
• Facilitation of regular working groups with residents and for staff developmental purposes.
• Project Operations
• Assist the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager or nominee, ensuring operational efficiency of the Project.
• Ensuring agreed level of occupancy.
• Regular maintenance of standardised records for the service, Threshold and external governing bodies.
• Compliance and adherence to Licence and Tenancy Agreements.
• Ensuring the service operates within agreed budgetary parameters.
• Compliance with Health and Safety legislation, as applicable to Northern Ireland.
• Additional administration tasks which may be required by your Project Manager, or Deputy Project Manager.
• External Stakeholders
• Ensuring that a best practice approach is adopted when engaging external stakeholders, including the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and nominated Housing Associations.
• Regular contact with designated allied health professionals, as appropriate.
• Regular attendance and participation in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Working collaboratively and jointly with other internal departments, including Finance, Digital, Human Resources, Information Technology (IT) and Learning and Development (L&D).
• Supervision and Training
• Participation in monthly supervision sessions with Manager or suitable nominee.
• Ensure participation in mandatory and refresher training, as required.
• General
• Actively promote the organisational mission, values, aims and objectives, ensuring all Policies and Procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Practice are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including NISCC registration and Access NI check requirements.
• Adhere and comply with all Threshold’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a Deputy Fire Warden and/or First Aid Person if designated.
• Actively promote a working environment where equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice, individual rights and choice are promoted in accordance with Threshold’s established Principles, Policies and Procedures.

Threshold is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any of the protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

Person Specification Guidance

Threshold will undertake a shortlisting exercise based solely upon the written information contained within your application. Important: This is a regulated post and will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI Check. The post holder must either be registered or apply for registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), upon appointment.