Project Worker/Volunteer Co-ordinator

Upper Springfield Development Trust

Friday / 06 December 2024 12:00pm

Salary: £24,702.00 PRO RATA

Hours per week: 30.00

BASED AT: Upper Springfield Development Trust Springvale Learning 200 Springfield Road Belfast BT12 7DR RESPONSIBLE TO: Action Ability Belfast Programme Manager HOURS OF WORK: 30 Hours a week RATE OF PAY: £24,702.00 PRO RATA

Action Ability Belfast

Action Ability Belfast aims to promote inclusion of local disabled people (physical, learning or sensory disability) into the social, economic and cultural life of the community in the Belfast area.

MAIN RESPONSIBLITIES

Represent Action Ability Belfast ensuring user participation at each group session and ensure each project is of a high quality standard and meets the aims and objectives of Action Ability Belfast.

Relating to services:

Act as a support and guidance service, offering a direct point of contact for young people, adults and their families within West Belfast. Offer information about Action Ability Belfast and other services within the area where young people and adults can access opportunities for inclusion.
Receive and process referrals on behalf of young people and adults with disabilities wishing to attend inclusive provision.
Liaise with parent/carers to identify the person’s needs and to find what support systems/organisations are available within the area or further afield.
Identify and refer to appropriate people to undertake assessments of the person’s needs, as required and appropriate.
Identify and become familiar with professionals within the area and the statutory, voluntary and community sector. Establish good working relationships with them.

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