Community Wellbeing Intervention Worker - Freedom Project - Derry/Londonderry (NI180/11/24/1v-2) S alary : Grade 5 salary scale: £23,630 - £30,109 per annum Hours : 40 standard hours (including breaks) (Flexibility Required) Contract Status : Permanent Location : Derry City and Strabane District Council and border corridor About the service: We are delighted to be launching 3-year trauma, substance, recovery and mental health project. This project will develop a peer support network through community collaboration to promote self-advocacy, develop knowledge and support life-style changes for individuals, families and communities. We will facilitate group sessions using trauma-informed practice to consider the consequences of the NI conflict and inter-generational trauma, working with individuals and groups in cross-community settings in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area, with the aim of building resilience and understanding of the effects management of problematic mental health, substance and alcohol use across the life cycle. A community development approach will form the basis of the project which will be delivered in both urban and rural community settings to maximise reach. This project involves raising awareness, developing and delivering training and educational programmes on community identified health and well-being concerns. Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link; NI18011241v-2_Keyworker_Freedom_JDPS_Nov24.pdf The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on 2nd December 2024 For informal enquiries please contact 028 90840 555 In addition, EXTERN can offer the following benefits: 26 days annual leave pro rata per annum, increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service and to 32 days after 5 years’ service 11 statutory holidays pro rata per annum Generous pension employer contribution of 6.5% Comprehensive induction, training and supervision Regular Team meetings Employee Assistance Programme Death In Service and Wellbeing Programmes Bike to work scheme Extern Privacy Notice -Applicants-PeopleHR.pdf Extern is an Equal Opportunities Employer