Senior Project Worker

Salary £32,708.00 - £35,016.00

Location Enterprise Court - House 10

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

🌿 Senior Project Worker

H10 Enterprise Court – Supported Living

Mental Health & Addiction Services

Salary: £32,708.00 – £35,016.00 (Permanent, Full-Time)

The Role - Senior Project Worker (Supported Living)

This is a senior practitioner role within a regulated supported living service at H10 Enterprise Court. The Senior Project Worker assists the Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective and efficient management of the service, ensuring statutory and regulatory requirements are implemented, resources are managed responsibly and high-quality recovery-focused care is delivered �.

This role combines direct practice, leadership in care delivery and delegated management responsibility.

You will:

Develop and maintain professional, trusting relationships with service users, delivering support within a social inclusion and recovery framework
Support the development, implementation and monitoring of individual support plans
Adhere to safe handling, administration, storage and control of medication procedures (subject to training and competency)
Support staff rotas, allocation of duties and key worker responsibilities
Maintain accurate documentation, incident reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
Deputise in the absence of the Manager and Deputy Manager as required
Supervise, guide and mentor Project Staff and implement performance management systems for those you line manage
Contribute to quality, governance and continuous improvement within the service

This is a role for a confident, reflective practitioner who can balance compassionate, person-centred support with professional accountability in a regulated environment.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following:

A recognised professional qualification (e.g. Social Work, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapy) with appropriate registration and A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health and social care setting

QCF/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a related subject and A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a social care setting

All applicants must also demonstrate:

Experience liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies
Understanding of managing monies
Proven experience of motivating service users

Circumstances

Flexibility to work on a rota/shift basis including early, late, weekends, night cover and sleeping or awake shifts as required
A full current driving licence and access to a car (business insurance required). Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals for applicants with a disability

Regulation & Professional Standards

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check

The post holder must either be registered with the appropriate registration body, or apply for registration, with NISCC upon appointment

The service is regulated by RQIA, and the successful candidate will be expected to maintain the highest standards of governance, accountability and professional conduct.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a senior practitioner who:

Leads by example and acts as a positive role model
Promotes dignity, recovery and social inclusion
Maintains high standards of documentation and compliance
Supports and develops colleagues through supervision and mentoring
Demonstrates integrity, accountability and sound professional judgement
Contributes to continuous improvement within a regulated service

Ready to Apply?

If you are any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of dedicated members of the recruitment team at recruitment@inspirewellbeing.org and they will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Our Organisation

Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.

We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.