Support Worker

Care Assistant/ Support Workers

Job Title: Care Assistant / Support Worker
Location: Belfast
Care Setting: Supporting individuals with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Complex Needs
Salary: £13.89 - £15.85 per hour
(Enhanced rates available for additional hours worked)

Hours:
Full-time, Permanent
Typical shifts are 8:00am - 8:00pm, three days per week, with one full weekend off every three weeks (rotational schedule).

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per year (inclusive of public and bank holidays), increasing with service up to 33 days annually.

• Paid Breaks

• Recognition and Reward Scheme - open to all staff

• NISCC Registration Fees Paid

• Investors in People Champion - ongoing commitment to training and staff development, including funded RQF Level 3 Diploma

• Enhanced Pay for Bank Holidays

• Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions

• Occupational Sick Pay: 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months' service

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 access to GP support

• Health Cashback Scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care with dignity, respect, independence, and choice at its core

• Support service users in day-to-day living and integration into the community

• Assist with personal care, daily routines, social activities, and life skills development

• Support service users in setting and achieving individual goals

• Observe and report changes in service users' needs to senior staff

• Participate in regular reviews and assessments of service users' progress

• Administer or support with medication in line with the organisation's Medication Policy

• Promote service user engagement and respond to concerns or suggestions in a sensitive, professional manner

Essential Criteria:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including numeracy

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a caring role

• Working knowledge of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities

• Understanding of behaviours that challenge and how to support individuals effectively

Please note This role does not offer Sponsorship

For more information please contact: Staffline @ Hannah Hollywood Harry

Email: [email protected]

T; 028 9024 2824 (315)M; 07825789243