Residential Project Worker

Residential Project Worker

Join Our Team at The Whistlestop and Make a Real Difference!

We're excited to offer rewarding opportunities within our Residential Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities - and we'd love you to be part of our dedicated, compassionate team.

Where You'll Work

The Whistlestop (Randalstown) - Offering short breaks for children and young people with disabilities within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for kind, committed and motivated individuals who:

• Have experience working with children and young people, especially those with disabilities.
• Understand safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Are confident in record-keeping and documentation.
• Hold a full driving licence (or can meet the mobility requirements of the role).

Ready to Apply?

When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

For any questions, feel free to reach out:

The waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise for a period of up to 12 months.

The successful candidates will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check

Applicants must be registered with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC) or willing to register by appointment.

Come Along to One of Our Recruitment Promotions!

We'd love to welcome you to one of our upcoming Recruitment Promotion, where you can explore what The Whistlestop Service is all about.

This session give you the chance to:

• Meet our friendly team and get a real feel for the work we do
• Learn more about our service, the children we support, and what the role involves
• Ask questions, get honest insights and discover whether this role is right for you
• Complete an application form on the day, if you feel inspired to join us!

Whether you're exploring a new career path or looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity to find out more.

Location: Junction One Retail Park

Date and Time: May 16th 11am- 2pm

Why Join Barnardo's?

• Make a tangible impact - Your work will shape young lives, providing the care and support they need to thrive.
• Grow professionally - We offer opportunities for training, career progression, and personal development.
• Enjoy a competitive salary - Starting from £13.86/hour (£21,621 annually for 30 hours) and rising up to £15.77/hour (£24,608 annually). The full-time equivalent salary ranges from £26,666 - £30,351 (FTE) per year.
• Extra rewards for your dedication:
  • £62.64 for every sleep-in shift.
  • Premium Waking Night allowance of 'time plus one-third' for each waking night shift

A range of contracts available (see Additional Information Sheet for details).

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.