Empowering Support Worker - Help People Live Independently

Connected Health; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £14.50/hr

Free Access NI

Free uniform

Paid shadowing and training

Cycle to Work scheme

Bluelight Card

Wellbeing package

Local business discounts

Job summary

Connected Health is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Carrickfergus team in Northern Ireland. You will assist service users in daily living activities, follow personalised care plans, and work with the MDT to support wellbeing and safety in supported living settings.

We offer competitive pay of £14.50 per hour, ongoing training, and various employee benefits. Candidates based in Northern Ireland with at least 6 months’ experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in Supported Living Services.
• Must be based in Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily living tasks in line with individual care plans, agreed with families and professionals
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments tailored to each service user
• Complete health and safety checks in line with organisational policies
• Encourage service users to express their preferences in how care and support are delivered
• Promote choice, independence, and dignity at all times
• Manage behaviours in a calm, respectful, and least restrictive manner
• Complete daily notes, handovers, and all required documentation by the end of each shift
• Deliver clear, accurate, and high-quality handovers to incoming staff
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to support emotional and physical wellbeing

Skills

6 months experience

Job description

Connected Health is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Carrickfergus team in Northern Ireland. You will assist service users in daily living activities, follow personalised care plans, and work with the MDT to support wellbeing and safety in supported living settings.

We offer competitive pay of £14.50 per hour, ongoing training, and various employee benefits. Candidates based in Northern Ireland with at least 6 months’ experience are encouraged to apply.