Senior Day Support Worker

Senior Day Support Worker - Full Time

Adult Day Services - Day Opportunities (Estate / Horticulture Setting)
🕒 Hours: 40 hours per week
📄 Contract: Permanent
💷 Salary: From £27,393 per annum (increasing with service)

🗓 Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026 (4pm)

About the Role

We are recruiting a Senior Day Support Worker to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs within a day opportunities service, including outdoor and horticulture-based activities.

Working alongside the Team Leader, you will help deliver person-centred, meaningful day activities using a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach. The role may involve personal care and, where required, the use of de-escalation or physical intervention as a last resort.

Key Responsibilities

• Support adults to engage in meaningful day and work-based activities

• Deliver person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and choice

• Assist with care planning, reviews, and daily support programmes

• Support and mentor staff and volunteers

• Ensure safe working practices, safeguarding, and accurate record keeping

• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the service in the absence of the Team Leader

Essential Criteria

• QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a care or educational support role

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviour

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to provide personal care

• Registered or willing to register with NISCC

• Flexible to work required hours

What's on Offer

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata) + 12 statutory days

• Incremental salary progression

• Enhanced rates for weekends and waking nights

• Pension scheme & occupational sick pay

• Paid breaks

• Free on-site parking

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Death in Service benefit (2x salary)

• Excellent public transport links

📩 For more information or to request an application form, please contact:
Hannah Hollywood Harry
Staffline Recruitment Ireland