Project Worker

Project workers will provide direct support and interventions to help minimise risks and promote positive lifestyles for individuals supported by the service.

Main Duties:

1.To develop and facilitate group and one-to-one activities in line with service requirements for specific user groups and to provide education and awareness sessions to targeted groups and tailor information to the needs of each group.

2.To promote and market the service to generate appropriate referrals.

3.To take lead responsibility for a defined area of practice in the service, as negotiated and agreed with the line manager.

4.To contribute to service improvements.

5.To develop knowledge base in specialism and keep up-to-date with best practice and contribute to the local and national discourse in the field.

6.Effective communication.

7.To mentor and support the induction of new staff.

8.Contribute to team learning and development.

9.To hold a caseload of young people and maintain accurate record keeping in accordance with policy and procedures.

10.To provide comprehensive, strength-based assessment of personal and social needs and support people to achieve their goals as defined in their Personal Outcome Plan.

11.To provide a range of one-to-one and group interventions to promote change, including crisis support, counselling support, information and advice, awareness-raising, brief interventions, peer support groups, mutual aid, relapse prevention, employability and diversionary activities.

12.To raise awareness in the community supporting family members, friends and concerned others, community members and other professionals on risk behaviours and promote equality and reduction of stigma.

13.Out-of-hours and weekend work may be required as prescribed by the needs of the service.

Service Specific Duties:

The service descriptor document is part of this Job Description and should be referenced in accordance to specific duties.

Any Other Duties