Vacancy Detail

Project Worker, Floating Support - Permanent

We are delighted to have been selected as a 'Top Tier Supplier of staff' to recruit on behalf of our Client - a very well respected Mental Health organisation, for a permanent Project Worker, within a floating support team, in Belfast.

This role will provide support to mental health clients within their own homes. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. You will need a full driving licence and access to a car to carry out the duties of this post.

EXCELLENT rate of pay, bonus payments for unsociable hours and bleep, training opportunities and the chance to work within a very prestigious Mental Health organisation with great working conditions.

This is a mental health setting for people at risk or recovering from mental illness, so that they are enabled to live full and independent lives within the community.

Brief Purpose:

Assist in the maintenance of a therapeutic project in accordance with the professional and administrative policies, taking special responsibility for allocated clients.

The project aims to provide a participative environment enabling the client to gain increasing independence and to develop their full potential.

Work Related Experience required:

6 months experience working with people with severe and enduring mental illness or 6 months experience working with people with a learning disability

6 months residential work experience

Experience of Lone Working

Qualifications (1, 2 OR 3):

1) A Psychiatric Nursing Qualification as recognised by The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) OR

2) A Social Care Qualification as recognised by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) i.e. Social Work Qualified or NVQ Level 3 in Care OR

3) An Allied Health Professional as recognised by the Health Professional Council (HPC) working in Mental Health i.e. Art Therapist or Occupational Therapist or Psychology Degree (as recognised by the British Psychology Society, BPS)

You must also be registered or have completed registration with either of the 3 regulated bodies before commencing employment - NMC, NISCC or HCPC.

For a confidential chat and a full job description please contact Jamie Wallace Tel: 028 90511480 or email your CV to jamie.wallace@keenanhealthcare.co.uk

Keenan Healthcare Limited is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Healthcare is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Belfast | Salary: 17772 - 21268 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 20/08/2018