Overview
Inspire Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Project Worker - Ballymisert
Location: Ballymisert, Belfast (East Belfast - Holywood Road)
Shifts Available: Full-time (37 hrs), Part-time (30 hrs, 22.5 hrs)
Salary: £13.47 - £14.61
Make a Difference in Mental Health Support. Join Our Team at Ballymisert!
Inspire provides 24-hour, person-centred support to help people live independently, build resilience, and develop life skills in a supportive environment. Ballymisert serves 21 people and aims to help residents progress toward independent living at their own pace.
What Makes Ballymisert Special?
Ballymisert is a modern service in Belfast, consisting of 17 single flats and one shared house. The service is recovery-focused and supports people to progress towards independent living. Staff empower individuals to take control of their lives through a range of activities and supports.
What the Role Involves
As a Project Worker, You Will
* Support service users with daily living skills, medication management, and tenancy support
* Encourage participation in activities and social outings to promote well-being
* Provide emotional and practical support to individuals as they work towards greater independence
* Assist with appointments, shopping, and budgeting support
* Work alongside a team of 15, including a manager, senior support workers, sleepover staff, and project workers
* Take the lead during shifts in the absence of management
Shift Patterns & Availability
* Full-time (37 hours): One long day (7:45am - 10:15pm) plus three shorter shifts (early 7:45am - 3:15pm, late 2:45pm - 10:15pm, occasional mid-shift 11am - 6:30pm every other weekend)
* Part-time (30 hours): Four shifts per week (mix of early/late/mid shifts, every other weekend)
* Part-time (22.5 hours): Three shifts per week (mix of early/late/mid shifts, every other weekend)
Who We're Looking For
* People-focused, reliable, and passionate about supporting those with mental health conditions
* Resilient and adaptable, able to motivate service users even on tough days
* Great team players, able to work collaboratively but also use initiative
* Strong communicators, with emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills
* Check the personnel spec for experience and requirements details
Why Join Us?
* A friendly, welcoming team where staff stay long-term because they love the work
* Comprehensive induction & shadowing with a six-month probation period
* Regular supervision & 1:1 support to help you settle in
* Small wins make your day; every step forward for a service user is a shared success
Ready to Apply?
Click Apply Now to start your journey with us. If you’d like to chat about the role before applying, contact our dedicated recruitment team for an informal conversation by email.
Please note, if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced 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 aiming for wellbeing for all. We work 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.
Our Benefits
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Shopping Discounts
* Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
* Death in Service Benefit
* Occupational Sick Pay
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Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our approach; Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.
Note: This description reflects the information provided and does not include external postings or unrelated listings.
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