Support Assistant

Support Assistant

(Day or Night Shifts)
Location: Lisburn
Salary: £12.14 per hour, with enhanced pay for additional hours at £13.35 per hour
Contract Hours: Flexible contracts of 12, 18, 24, and 36 hours per week available; includes evening and weekend shifts

Support Assistants are expected to work flexibly.

Offering a welcome bonus of up to £250 (T&Cs apply).

The Service

Located in North Lisburn, this registered Domiciliary Care Agency and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Service comprises two dwellings, each housing up to four individuals. This service offers a person-centred approach to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and associated needs. Operating under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, care is provided around the clock.

The Role

The Support Assistant role requires a collaborative, team-based approach to effectively support service users.

• Assist service users with activities of daily living, promoting their involvement in a wide range of activities.
• Provide personal care and address individual support needs as identified.

Support Assistants must be prepared to work flexible hours, including unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per leave year (pro rata, inclusive of public holidays). This increases with length of service to 6.6 weeks after 5 years and 7 weeks after 10 years.
• Paid breaks
• Free tea and coffee
• Recognition and Reward scheme for all staff
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees
• Discounts at over 600 online and high-street stores and restaurants
• Accredited as an Investor in People, committed to staff development with paid training opportunities, including QCF Level 3 qualifications
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holiday shifts
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with a 5% employee and 4% employer contribution
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months of service)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 access to doctor support
• Comprehensive training in CPI Intervention
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Criteria

1. Minimum of 6 months' experience in providing care or support
2. Strong communication skills, including numeracy
3. Knowledge of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities
4. Demonstrable understanding of behaviours that may present challenges

For more information please contact: Staffline @ Hannah Hollywood Harry

Email: [email protected]

T; 028 9024 2824 (315) M; 07825789243