COMMUNITY CONNECTOR AND PSYCHOLOGY PROJECT WORKER (DAY OPPORTUNITIES)
WALK is seeking applications for the role of?COMMUNITY CONNECTOR /
PSYCHOLOGY PROJECT WORKER?to join our Day Opportunities team.
The Community Connector/Psychology Project Worker will play an active
role in the on-going development of person-centred practice and
thinking within WALK and be responsible for the day-to-day supports of
individuals who use our service. A detailed role description is
attached. Community Connectors/Psychology Project Workers are an
integral part of the organisation's efforts to ensure people supported
have the best possible life.
GENERAL ROLE OUTLINE:
The purpose of these roles is to provide support to people taking part
in WALK?s Day support services to enable them to build a lifestyle
and live their life as part of their chosen community. The roles are
based on clear principles of supporting people to make and exercise
choice and marks an innovative and forward-looking departure from the
traditional Day Services models.
The successful candidates will be an integral component of a support
team. These teams will be focused on delivering key outcomes for
individuals specifically in the areas of employment,
education/training and personal development.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
* Third level qualification in Social Care or a related field. For
psychology project worker role, a psychology degree or similar is
required.
* Values and beliefs that are aligned with those of the Organisation
* Two years? experience working with people with disabilities and
of assisting them to achieve valued social roles
* Ability to develop positive relationships with people whose
behaviour can challenge.
* Flexibility is essential to adapt your approach to meet individual
service user needs.
* Be highly organised and enthusiastic with a hands-on, professional
approach.
* Uses good interpersonal and communication skills to influence and
inspire others, build constructive relationships, and achieve
outcomes.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Be motivated, resilient and patient
* Ability to work flexibly as a member of a team
* Good administration and IT skills
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for these roles please send a copy of your cover letter and
CV to?**Apply on the website**?with COMMUNITY CONNECTOR/PSYCHOLOGY
PROJECT WORKER in the subject line of your email. Applications will be
accepted until all vacancies are filled.
Please send any informal queries to Emma Coghlan, Programme
Coordinator, **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
