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What does a project worker do?

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mum2sam · 29/06/2006 22:56

Hiya, thinking of going back to work but want a career change. Ive worked in care and have Diphe in nursing although i havent been back to nursing since i qualified as i fell pregnant. And now i want to do something different. Theres been a few jobs advertised for a project worker but i havent had the confidence to apply as im sure exactly what it entails. It seems that i may come from a suitable background as obviuosly ive worked in care. I know one vacancy is working with people and carers who have parkinsons and given advice. But what skills will i need? I dont know alot about parkinsons but would be willing to learn.

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Alipiggie · 29/06/2006 22:58

Having worked as a Project Manager in IT, I should imagine it will involve co-ordination of activity and resources, resourcing, financing maybe. These kind of jobs are good as you get to use more than one skill set. Why don't you give them a ring and find out more. Go for it

Nemo1977 · 29/06/2006 23:00

project worker is like a support worker..it tends to be seen as a little more than a carer. Instead of taking care of personal and basic needs it is also about enhancing a persons lifestyle and promoting independence. Encouraging individuals to have as a normal a lifestyle as possible and finding ways to bring in daily living skills that will help this.

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mum2sam · 29/06/2006 23:04

The parknisons one seems ideal as its only 10hrs per wk and would give me experience for a project worker role.It also says its based at home. Arrrrraaaaggghhh its one of those jobs that i havent a clue about or would never normally consider applying. Am i feeling brave....

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Nemo1977 · 29/06/2006 23:12

mum2sam just apply and if there is anything you are stuck with give a shout...I used to work in care field started as support worker and ended up as manager of residential unit before moving to community mental health.

Nemo1977 · 29/06/2006 23:12

just do a little research on parkinsons via net to have an idea what you would be dealing with as could be challenging behaviour needs.
Do you have a nvq or anything in care?

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mum2sam · 29/06/2006 23:17

I worked for age concern a few years ago and i am a qualified nurse but i havent returned since qualifying as i fell pregnant and dont really want to do those long hrs again.I do have GNVQ in health social care. Its prob just the cinfidence holding me back. Is it a job where you can really progress and with good earning potential would you say nimo?

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mum2sam · 29/06/2006 23:18

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alexsmum · 29/06/2006 23:19

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Nemo1977 · 29/06/2006 23:21

to work independently as a project worker can open up more potential than working in a care/residential home. Just depends on how well you are trained and supported in the role. Earning potential is probably not the best would expect to be paid around £6.50 an hour at least in that role and am up north. Is it a orgnaisation or just a private person looking for a project worker.

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mum2sam · 29/06/2006 23:27

Its a charity the Parkinsons Disease society.Oh just noticed they have a website maybe it will have more info on the job

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mum2sam · 29/06/2006 23:29

Thanx for your help Nemmo im going to ring up for a apllication first thing 2moro

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