Day Care Centre Support Worker

MPA Recruitment; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Fund

Pension Scheme

Job summary

MPA Healthcare are recruiting Day Care Support Workers in the Southern trust area for our clients. The role involves working with adults with learning, physical and sensory disabilities in day services or the wider community.

You will follow individual care plans, support daily activities, promote independence and report health changes. The posts are 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9:00–15:30 on a rota, temporary to 23 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF).
• Or have four GCSEs at grades A–C including English Language plus at least one year of paid direct care experience.
• Or have at least two years of paid direct care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to adults with learning, physical and sensory disabilities.
• Follow individual care plans and support each person’s needs.
• Help with personal care, meals and daily activities.
• Plan and support activities in the day centre and community.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Support individuals with complex health and behavioural needs.
• Assist with the safe transport of service users to and from the day centre.
• Help with medication in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Report concerns or changes in health or wellbeing.
• Work with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Follow health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
• Keep accurate records and report risks or incidents.
• Attend required training, meetings and supervision.
• Carry out other duties as required by the manager.

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF)

GCSEs including English Language

Paid direct care experience (1 year+)

Job description

Job description

MPA Healthcare are recruiting Day Care Support Workers on Behalf of our Clients in the Southern trust Area. The support worker will work as a member of a team within day services meeting the assessed needs of individual adult service users with learning/physical/sensory disabilities accessing day services which will be centre based or within the wider community.

Essential Criteria:

• NISCC Registration
• Enhanced Access NI (Access NI check to be completed via MPA)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to adults with learning, physical and sensory disabilities.
• Follow individual care plans and support each person’s needs.
• Help with personal care, meals and daily activities.
• Plan and support activities in the day centre and community.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Support individuals with complex health and behavioural needs.
• Assist with the safe transport of service users to and from the day centre.
• Help with medication in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Report any concerns or changes in a service user’s health or wellbeing.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Follow health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
• Keep accurate records and report any risks or incidents.
• Attend required training, meetings and supervision.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications/Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF); or
• Have four GCSEs at grades A–C, or equivalent/higher qualifications, including English Language, plus at least one year of paid experience providing direct care; or
• Have at least two years of paid experience providing direct care.

Direct care experience must be in a hospital, residential or nursing home, or community care setting, and must be evidenced on the application form.

Applicants must also be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (QCF/RQF) within one year of appointment.

Desirable Criteria

Applicants should ideally have:

• Experience working within disability services.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF) or an equivalent qualification.

Assessment Method:

Shortlisting will be based on the information provided in the application form.

Please note: Desirable criteria may be used during shortlisting where necessary. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet these criteria in their application.

Benefits for YOU:

Weekly Pay- (you will be paid every Friday)

Holiday Fund

Pension Scheme

Hours of Work:

These posts are 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday 9-3.30 on a rota) and are temporary to 23rd December 2026.