Day Support Worker

Camphill Community Glencraig; Holywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Day Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs. The role involves promoting independence and well-being while providing essential care and support. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care and experience in a caring environment. This permanent position offers a starting salary of £12.60 per hour, with opportunities for additional hours.

Benefits

Group Life Assurance

Paid Holidays

Parking

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• At least six months experience in a caring and/or educational support field.
• Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council.
• Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in meeting the physical, psychological, and social needs of young adults.
• Provide support and care to promote independence and well-being.

Skills

Personal Care

Domestic care

Learning Disabilities

Young Adults

Disability care

Care work

Education

QCF level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Camphill Community Glencraig is currently recruiting for the following vacancy: 25/63/DSW/WEB – Day Support Worker – Young Adult Day Services

As part of the ongoing development of Adult Day Services in Camphill Community Glencroig, we are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work as part of a team with the purpose of meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of young adults with complex needs.

Support Workers in Day Service will assist the team in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to young adults with complex needs, to pursue a valued lifestyle by participating in meaningful daily activities, supporting the well-being and development of skills as well as enhancing and promoting independence, choices and rights within a safe and caring environment.

The support worker role may require an element of personal care and at times will require redirection or physical intervention as a last resort with those presenting challenging behaviours.

We are looking for empathetic and caring staff who share our values and a desire to help improve and add to the quality of life and well-being of young adults.

Please Note – this role does not meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa

Details

Salary: 3-Point scale, commencing on £12.60 per hour increasing with length of service

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday (8.30am – 3.30pm)

Additional hours: Additional hours may be available in our onsite adult’s residential homes, through our internal bank staff facility.

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 4pm - Tuesday 6th October 2025

Essential Criteria

• QCF level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or related discipline (In the case of applicants who do not have a QCF level 2 or equivalent but have 1 year’s relevant care experience this part of the essential criteria will be waived).
• GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy (English Language) at Level 2
• Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council
• At least six months experience in a caring and / or educational support field OR 1 years’ relevant experience as stipulated above.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences or equivalent (Level 3 and above)
• Experience in education or health and social care setting
• Experience of working with individuals with a disability
• Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour

Skills

• Personal Care
• Domestic care
• Personal Care Assistance
• Learning Disabilities
• Young Adults
• Disability care
• Care work

Benefits

• Group Life Assurance
• Paid Holidays
• Parking
• Pension Fund