Job Description Group Project Worker

Job Description–Group Project Worker

1. Maintain all operational procedures of the Psychological Wellbeing Service

1. Act as a point of contact for clients and referral agencies

1. To review group sessions as required

1. To support and contribute to the development of the cognitive behavioural therapy based workshops

1. To contribute to the development of a service delivery model for Psychological Wellbeing service and communities

1. To participate in local networks and partnerships with relevant organisations from all sectors, and to attend relevant meetings

1. To collate monitoring and evaluation feedback information on the needs and interests of service users through a variety of methods and techniques

1. To facilitate groups/meetings and training where appropriate

1. To contribute to the development of methods for monitoring and evaluating impact/outcomes of services on the community

1. To develop and circulate promotional material and information to relevant communities and services

1. To encourage and enable local people to take part in their local community – through volunteering for example

1. To encourage community participation wherever possible or relevant

1. To work within the Big Life group’s values ethos and vision

1. To contribute to the development of the Big Life group

1. To work in accordance with all policies and procedures of the Big Life group, particularly (but not exclusively) Health and Safety; Information Governance and Safeguarding

1. To commit to own personal development and attend training or development activities as required

1. To work in accordance with all relevant legislation

1. To undergo regular supervision and at least an annual appraisal

1. To undertake any other duties as required, and as appropriate to the post

Minimum Training required for this post

Attendance at other training courses will need to be discussed with your line manager

Person Specification – Group Project Worker

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they meet all of the following points below.

Key – Method of Assessment; A = Application form; I = Interview; T= Test; P= Presentation

1. Experience of working or volunteering in a community setting

1. Experience of working with groups and individuals in wellbeing services or projects, and/or to develop participation opportunities for people with mental health problems.

1. Experience of developing and delivering projects and promoting to relevant stakeholders

1. Experience of participating in external meetings and contributing effectively

1. Ability to work as part of a team and share relevant information with colleagues

1. Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals

1. Ability to develop good working relationships with a number of different agencies and organisations

1. Ability to engage with groups and individuals who do not usually interact with agencies

1. Ability to develop ways to measure the impact of services on clients and the wider community

1. Excellent record keeping and organisational abilities to ensure effective monitoring and management of the project

1. Computer literate (familiar with using MS Access, Excel, Word and Outlook)

1. Knowledge of the barriers that service users face when accessing mainstream services

1. Knowledge of the local area where the service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics)

1. An understanding of mental health conditions and of recovery principles

1. Training in business or marketing (Desirable)

1. To be willing to complete any relevant qualifications required for the post within a specified time scale

1. Positive and outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude

1. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties

1. Commitment to working towards the Big Life group’s missions and values including having a non-judgemental approach

1. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience