Day Support Worker (permanent)

Keenan Recruitment; Holywood; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Holywood is seeking a permanent Day Support Worker responsible for assisting young adults with complex needs. This role supports their physical and emotional well-being through engaging activities in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have experience in care and the willingness to register with the NISCC. Excellent benefits including 20 days annual leave and occupational sick pay are offered.

Benefits

20 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay scheme

Free parking on site

Professional registration fees reimbursement

Access to Benenden Health Care

Incremental pay increase on a salary scale

Death in service insurance benefit

Excellent public transport links

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience in a caring or educational support field necessary.
• Ability to apply for NISCC registration.
• Caring and reliable with teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing support and care to young adults with complex needs.
• Promote independence and quality of life through meaningful activities.
• May involve personal care and managing challenging behaviors.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring

Reliability

Maintaining confidentiality

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registration with NISCC

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Holywood, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Day Support Worker (permanent)

As part of the ongoing development of Adult Day Services, Keenan Recruitment is currently recruiting for Support Workers, on behalf of our Client, 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 Services 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 day 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.

Our client is situated in a beautiful 100-acre green woodland setting outside Holywood Co. Down, on the shores of Belfast Lough, surrounded by green fields, Farm, Market Garden and stunning views over the Belfast lough, providing a therapeutic and nurturing environment.

Their Day Services focus on supporting young adults during the day through meaningful activities and work opportunities. All activities are person- centred, guided by holistic care andapproaches as well as individual interventions, supported by the PBS framework and its strategies.

• 35 hours per week Monday – Friday (8.30am – 3.30pm)
• £12.21per hour increasing with length of service

Criteria:

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

OR

• 1 years relevant care experience as stipulated above.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Caring & reliable
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus our clientrecognises 12 statutory days
• Annual incremental pay increase on a 3-point salary scale
• Occupational sick Pay Scheme (qualification period applies)
• Optional access to the Benenden Health Care
• Commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Free Parking on site
• Death in Service Insurance Benefit 2x salary
• The site has access to excellent Public Transport links
• Professional registration fees reimbursement i.e., NISCC annual renewal fee

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.