Enabling Support Worker - Northern Ireland, Lisburn - £12.65 per hour

Shaftesbury; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Enabling Support Worker in Lisburn. This role involves providing essential support and encouragement to individuals in need, promoting their independence and inclusion. A range of benefits is provided, alongside an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

£500 bonus after 12 months

Birthday day off

Gift vouchers based on service ratings

Recognition awards for exceptional work

Comprehensive training

Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement based on person-centered plans.
• Maintain accurate records per service requirements.
• Administer personal care and medication as needed.

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Enabling Support Worker - Northern Ireland, Lisburn - £12.65 per hour, Lisburn

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Lisburn, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Lisburn, we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills, and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care, and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible, and personalized care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As an Enabling Support Worker, your role will be to provide support and encouragement, taking direction from both the person supported and the person-centered support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records in line with service requirements. You may also need to administer personal care and medication.

There will be a requirement to cover sleep-in sessions, for which you will be paid an additional £60 per sleep-in.

Shaftesbury is an Independent Living service, providing flexible, client-driven support for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.

Support can be for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, helping people to get the most out of life and their community. The service includes homecare, accessing local activities, community support, and day services for all ages from late teens to elderly.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

We value our staff as our greatest asset. We offer several benefits, including:

• £500 bonus after 12 months (terms apply)
• Birthday day off (taken from annual leave)
• Gift vouchers based on service ratings
• Recognition awards for exceptional work
• Comprehensive training
• Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance program

Shaftesbury is dedicated to enabling individuals to live fulfilling lives through various services that promote inclusion and wellbeing. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults, with all employment offers subject to checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, supporting equality and diversity.