Project Worker 1

Project Worker 1 (18403)

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are seeking Project Workers to join our team! We currently have vacancies for a permanent PW1 post, a fixed term PW1 post (with the possibility of extension if funding secured) and As and When workers.

We deliver a wide range of capacity building programmes to help increase disabled young people's ability to share their views on disability issues. Programmes are designed to help young people understand government structures and relevant policy on services such as education, health and social care, transport and employment and learning etc. We facilitate young people's involvement in government policy consultations. Programmes are usually delivered through group work but occasionally individuals require one to one support. Activities include use of assistive technology, multimedia, IT, drama, art and craft, play and music. Some young people have support requirements such as assistance to feed, hoisting and having their personal care needs provided for.

The projects provide a safe and stimulating environment to young people who have a range of conditions that enables them to speak out about issues that impact on their lives. Some young people will require specific support to enable them to communicate, understand and impart information. In order to learn about and meet all the individual support needs, we adopt a multiagency approach by working closely with families, social workers, allied health professionals, schools etc.

Young people are facilitated to exercise their rights to have their say by being supported to attend and participate in influencing forums and meetings with policy makers and service providers.

One of our projects delivers in schools and community venues across the Region, so some travel to schools within each of the five Health & Social Care Trusts is required.

Duties will include the following:, dependent on project:

• Undertake referral assessments, meeting with young people, their families and professionals
  
• Organise and deliver direct work and group work sessions
• Deliver our schools programme to students in special schools across Northern Ireland
• Work with the team to deliver programmes throughout the Southern Trust area
• Deliver disability awareness training to parents and professionals
• Support young people to share their views
• Attend meetings and facilitate workshops to share the views of young people
• Keep clear and concise records of all work undertaken

Criteria

You will have: -

• Experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with children and young people with disabilities. (Essential)
  
• Experience of working to safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. (Essential)
• Full driving licence and access to a car or be able to demonstrate ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post. If appointed must have appropriate business insurance. (Essential)
• Knowledge of disability and how it impacts upon children, young people and their families. (Desirable)
• Experience of work with young people (Desirable)
• Please ensure you reference the essential criteria in your application.

Barnardo's offers a reward package that includes a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave and 10 statutory/public holidays (pro-rata) per annum, a contributory pension scheme, an additional holiday purchase scheme and staff discounts.

We are offering a variety of permanent, fixed term and As and When contracts.

Location of Service/Support Offered: Grange Building, Tower Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DR

Salary: £23,400 - £28,600 (full time equivalent).

Hours of Work:

Post 1: 32 hours per week (Permanent).

Post 2: 30 hours per week (Fixed to 30 September 2024, extension subject to funding).

We are happy to consider job sharing if appropriate.

The service operates from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Flexible working will be considered. Some evening and weekend working is required to meet the needs of theyoung people.

Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 21 March 2024

Interview date: Thursday 28 March 2024

Waiting List: A waiting list of applicants will be compiled for any similar posts arising in the next 12 months. We will also consider candidates for As and When work, if appropriate.

If you would like further information about any of the above posts, please contact Gillian McKeown at gillian.mckeown@barnardos.org.uk or on 07775440274.

Contact Details: people.ni1@barnardos.org.uk

The successful candidate will also be required to undertake enhanced Child and Adult barred AccessNI check.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
• *T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.

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