Project Worker

Salary £14.00 - £14.61 per hour

Location Prospects CWS

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

The Vacancy

Project Worker - Prospect CWS

Salary: £14.00 - £14.61 per hour

Hours: 16H/week

Service: Mental Health & Addiction Services

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Project Workers to join our Mental Health & Addiction Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults experiencing mental health challenges and addiction-related issues, helping them achieve positive outcomes through a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

As a Project Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment where service users can develop the skills, resilience, and confidence to lead fulfilling lives.

About the Role

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will:

Build positive, trusting relationships with service users.

Support individuals to achieve their personal recovery goals and maintain their wellbeing.

Assist service users in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, meal preparation, shopping, and tenancy sustainment.

Deliver person-centred support plans, risk assessments, and wellbeing plans.

Facilitate and support therapeutic, social, and community-based activities.

Promote social inclusion, independence, and positive health choices.

Advocate for service users while encouraging self-advocacy and empowerment.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective communication within the team.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

We're looking for individuals who:

Are passionate about mental health, recovery, and person-centred care.

Demonstrate empathy, resilience, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Have the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with a diverse range of people.

Can work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Have good organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills.

Are committed to promoting dignity, respect, equality, and inclusion.

Previous experience in supported housing, mental health, social care, addiction services, or community support is desirable, although applications from individuals with relevant transferable skills are also encouraged.

Why Join Us?

As a Project Worker, you'll be joining a values-driven organisation committed to transforming lives through recovery-focused support. We offer:

Meaningful and rewarding work

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Professional supervision and support

Opportunities for career progression

A supportive and collaborative team environment

The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives every day

Notes:

Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced adult barred disclosure check.

Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.

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.