JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Project Worker
Salary: £10,767 per annum + 7% employer pension contribution, 1% employee
Reporting To: Community Manager
Hours: 16.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Tues – Thursday : 9.30 – 3.00
Location: North Down Office, 6 Enterprise Road, Conlig, BT19 7TA
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/1/27
MAIN PURPOSE
Your role is to support participants who have a learning disability to take part in day opportunity activities across the week, this will include working 1-1 and with small groups. The activities are delivered at our premises as well as out in the community. A typical week of activities includes cookery, music, arts/ crafts, gardening, training courses and visits to local shops and services. All of the activities support the development of social / communication skills, independence and wellbeing.
Main Responsibilities
- Working as part of a team you will support participants to engage in various group based activities throughout the week based at the North Down centre as well as activities in the community.
- You will support project officers to prepare each day for group activities as required, this might involve setting up the room, shopping for resources or contacting participants about the timetable.
- You will support participants to ensure a positive environment is maintained, dealing with day-to-day issues that may arise alongside the Project Officers. This also includes providing 1-1 support to participants at times during the week.
- Completion of reports and other admin associated with the activities including regular updates with manager.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- The post holder is expected to be flexible and undertake other duties and additional tasks that may be required due to changing priorities or circumstances within reason and competence.
This job description may be subject to change in line with the changing needs and demands of the organisation.
Personnel Specification
Essential Criteria
- 3 months experience of working with young people or adults with disability or disadvantage, paid or voluntary.
- Able to communication effectively and confidently with various people e.g. participants, parents/carers and colleagues.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational skills e.g. plan activities, time management.
- Competent at using IT e.g: Microsoft Word, send emails, use internet and Apps
Desirable Criteria
- 4 GCSE’s or equivalent qualification (to include Maths, English or ICT)
- First Aid training
- Completion of Adult Safeguarding / Child Protection training
- Experience of following a Positive Behaviour Support Plan.
- Current full driving license valid in the UK, and access to a car or other form of transport which will permit you to carry out the duties of the post in full. NB: Alternative transport methods will be considered for those who have a disability and cannot obtain a driving license. Successful candidates will be required to ensure that their insurance allows them to use their car for business purposes.
Requirements
The post holder will be asked for proof of the right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo an Access NI check (funded by Orchardville).
Other Requirements
In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate our values (EQUIP).
How To Apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to Laura.Jamison@Orchardville.com
Closing date Friday 6th March 2026.
