Project Worker in Coleraine

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Therapeutic Programme Development, Maintenance and Support: Contribute to the development and participation of a programme centred towards rehabilitative and supportive care. Promote and enable each resident to enhance their independence within the therapeutic setting. Assist allocated residents with personalised support for their development. Adopt a collaborative approach in community development with resident involvement. Facilitate regular working groups with residents and for staff developmental purposes.
• Staff Development: Adopt a coaching approach for newly joined Project Workers and Wardens, if applicable.
• Project Operations: Assist the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager or nominee with ensuring operational efficiency of the Project, including maintaining occupancy levels, standardised records, compliance with Licence and Tenancy Agreements, budgetary parameters, and Health and Safety legislation.
• External Stakeholders: Engage with external stakeholders, including Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts, Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), and nominated Housing Associations. Maintain regular contact with designated allied health professionals.
• Collaborative Working: Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings. Work collaboratively with internal departments, including Finance, Digital, Human Resources, IT, and Learning and Development.
• Supervision and Training: Participate in monthly supervision sessions with Manager or other suitable nominee. Ensure participation in mandatory and refresher training as required.
• General: Promote the organisational mission, values, aims, and objectives. Adhere to all Policies and Procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Practice. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including NISCC registration and Access NI check requirements. Act as a Deputy Fire Warden and/or First Aid Person if designated. Promote a working environment where equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice, individual rights, and choice are upheld.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Threshold is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Person Specification

• Education and Professional Qualifications: Essential GCSE English and Mathematics Grades A-C or demonstrable equivalent & Lvl 3 RQF Qualification or equivalent & Six months demonstrable experience in a Health & Social Care Environment, or a psychology degree (lv 6) or other relevant discipline.
• Circumstances: Must be fully flexible as the role involves working on a Rota/shift basis in a mental health setting.
• Competencies: Ability to demonstrate alignment with Threshold's core values: Communication and interpersonal skills, Motivation and drive for excellence, Innovation and Creativity, Integrity and Honesty, Collaboration and Teamwork.
• Information Technology: Desirable experience with Microsoft Office systems.
• Additional Requirements: Desirable to possess a current driving license or access to transport that meets the post requirements.
• Experience: Desirable proven experience working in mental health.

Guidance

Threshold will undertake a shortlisting exercise based solely on the written information contained within your application form. The shortlisting panel will not make assumptions regarding your circumstances, qualifications, and experience.

Canvassing

Any form of canvassing, either oral or written, directly or indirectly, in connection with this appointment shall disqualify a candidate from the recruitment and selection process.

Supplementary Information

• 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.

Benefits: Sick pay, Casual dress, Company events, Company pension, Health & wellbeing programme.