JOB SPECIFICATION – Relief Project Worker with Driving Duties - Job Ref PW05_26
£14.01 per hour (casual hours as required but may be opportunity for permanent position)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Completed application forms must clearly demonstrate the qualifications, experience and skills sought, and can be returned to incredABLE ([email protected])
Completed Applications to be received by 4PM on 31 August 2026
It is anticipated that interviews will take place week beginning 07 September 2026.
incredABLE does not provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
2.0 BACKGROUND
incredABLE is a voluntary organisation that works to provide a range of support services for people with learning/ intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, and autism throughout the Southern Trust area of Northern Ireland, which includes Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dungannon, Newry and Mourne.
incredABLE prides itself in delivering high-quality person-centered services. We provide the necessary support for individuals to engage in meaningful opportunities.
incredABLE believes that everyone is an individual and has the right to have an active role within their local community, develop friendships and have their voices heard; At the same time, we recognise the need to provide regular and consistent breaks from caring for parents and carers.
We currently support more than 300 children and adults with a disability and their families.
We deliver our projects and services almost entirely with support of volunteers who spend their time facilitating young people and adults, who due to their disability are unable to access day-to-day activities that many people take for granted.
A 10-member Executive Committee oversees the management of the Organisation.
3.0 LOCATION
The successful candidate will be working throughout the Southern Trust Area. The main office for incredABLE IS 162 Portadown Rd, Armagh BT61 9LJ
4.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Worker will be responsible to relevant Services Manager depending on the project they are working on. The worker will be expected to create programme plans that respond to the individual needs of the children, young people/adults attending. Facilitating all aspects of practical support and/or personal care.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake all the duties and responsibilities identified in the Job Description.
4.1 PURPOSE OF THE JOB
As a Project Worker within incredABLE, you will be leading on different projects. The expectation is that you plan the day session/weekend with those involved when possible. You will also be required to write a report on the activity/session, this will include input from participants, volunteers, staff, and parents.
An integral part of this post will be driving the incredABLE minibus and you will be required to hold a DI category Driving Licence and undertake specific training provided by incredABLE.
In order to comply with incredABLE insurance policy requirements, successful applicants must be aged 21 years or above.
You must be available to undertake driving in the evenings and across weekends.
4 PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
4.1 Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
E or D *
S or I **
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge
A minimum two years’ employment experience working in a health and social care environment, school, or community sector in learning difficultly/learning disability
Or
A minimum one years’ employment experience working in a health and social care environment, school, or community sector in learning difficultly/learning disability hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and or a relevant care qualification.
E
S & I
Hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and or a relevant care qualification
D
S & I
Skills and Abilities
Experience and knowledge of planning activities for adults / children with a learning disability within a residential or community setting.
E
S & I
Hold a full UK driving licence with category D1 without any endorsement
E
S & I
Hold a Driver Qualification Card
E
S &I
2 years driving experience on a full UK Driving Licence
E
S & I
Be aged 21 years and over (this is an insurance requirement)
E
S & I
Ability to undertake a range of personal care and practical care tasks in accordance with a care plan
E
S&I
Ability to work effectively as a team member. Have good communication skills
E
S&I
***Access to a car or access to an alternative form of transport to meet the travel requirements of the job business insurance has to be on the vehicle used
E
S&I
Requirements: Personal Qualities/Circumstances
Be self-motivated, reliable & committed
E
I
Ability to work flexiable, unsocial hours including evenings, weekends
E
I
Committed to promoting equality of opportunity, partcilarly sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities and their carers/relatives
E
S&I
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced check via the Access (NI) Service before commencement of employment.
E
I
Access to a car or access to an alternative form of transport to meet the travel requirements of the job (including business insurance).
E
*E = essential criteria D = desirable criteria
**S = shortlisting criteria I = interview criteria
*** = Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
Pay: £14.01 per hour
Work Location: In person
