Enabling Support Worker - Northern Ireland, North Down and Ards - £12.65 per hour

TN United Kingdom; Upwaltham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in disability services is seeking passionate Enabling Support Workers to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to individuals, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives within their communities. You will engage with clients based on their unique needs, maintaining accurate records and offering personal care when required. The organization values inclusivity and personal growth, offering comprehensive training and a welcoming environment. If you are committed to making a difference and supporting others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £500

Birthday off

Recognition vouchers

Excellent training package

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement based on individual support plans.
• Administer personal care and medication as needed.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Record Keeping

Community Support

Client-Centered Support

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North Down, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury North Down and Ards, 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, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person-centred support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.

There will be a requirement to cover sleep-in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep-in.

North Down Ards is an Independent Living service that provides a flexible, client-driven approach to care, health, and inclusion requirements for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.

Whether support is needed for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. This service, which includes home care, accessing local activities, community support, and day services, supports all ages from late teens to elderly people.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury:

• Welcome bonus of £500 upon completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply)
• Opportunity to take your birthday off, taken from your annual entitlement
• Recognition vouchers for good or outstanding RQIA ratings
• Recognition for going above and beyond in your role
• Excellent training package
• Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing after 5 years)
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance program

Shaftesbury is a disability charity committed to enabling individuals to live fulfilling lives. We promote inclusion and wellbeing through various services and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All employment offers are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.