Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Omagh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated charity organization seeks a Support Worker in Omagh to help individuals with learning disabilities improve their daily lives. The successful candidate will provide personal care, encourage community participation, and utilize behavior support strategies. This full-time role offers a salary of £37,259 per annum with excellent benefits, including paid holidays and health plans. Candidates need to be flexible in their availability and will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in caring for individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily routines and personal care tasks.
• Encourage social inclusion through community activities.
• Utilize Positive Behaviour Support strategies effectively.

Skills

Support for individuals with learning disabilities

Personal care assistance

Financial management help

Encouragement of independence

Positive attitude

Empathy and patience

Education

Willingness to register with NISCC

Job description

🌟 Join Our Team as a Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Omagh! 🌟

📍Location: Omagh
🕒Contract Types: 1x Full-time (37.5 hours) Days and 1x 24 hour contract with sleep ins in our Dergmoney Service
💷Sponsorship: Unfortunately, this role does not meet the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

🌈 What You’ll Do:

• Support people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines
• Assist with personal care and medication, including showering/toileting and dressing
• Help with finances and everyday tasks like shopping and bill payments
• Encourage independence and social inclusion by supporting community activities and groups
• Use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life
• Build trusting, meaningful relationships based on empathy and respect
• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts including evenings, weekends, and overnight
• A positive, patient, and empathetic attitude
• Willingness to register with NISCC and undergo an enhanced Access NI check

Contract Details & Shifts

• Day post with sleep ins.
• Day Shifts: 9:00am - 9:00pm; sleep ins are 12pm - 11pm & 7am - 12:15pm (sleeping from 11pm - 7am). Rota prepared 4+ weeks in advance to support your work/life balance.
• Enhanced DBS required for the successful candidate.
• Job ID: 35280.

Benefits: 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), discounts at leading high‑street retailers, health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and more. For more details, see the attached document and link below.

Salary: £37,259 per annum, pro‑rate + excellent benefits.