Senior Day Support Worker

CAMPHILL COMMUNITY GLENCRAIG; Holywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Holywood is seeking a compassionate Senior Day Support Worker to assist in supporting adults with learning disabilities. The role involves providing high-quality support and care, including personal care and managing challenges. Essential qualifications include QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care. The position offers a permanent contract with a starting salary of £13.17 per hour for 35 hours a week.

Benefits

Group Life Assurance

Paid Holidays

Parking

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in caring or educational support.
• Registered or willing to register with the N. Ireland Social Care Council.
• Experience providing personal care to individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader in providing high-quality support and care.
• Support adults with learning disabilities within our Day Services.
• Provide care and redirection as needed.

Skills

Personal care

Learning disabilities

Disability care

Life skills

Social care

Autism care

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Basic numeracy and literacy skills (Maths and English GCSE grade C or above)

Job description

Camphill Community Glencraig is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Day Support Worker. Due to the development of our services, we seek a compassionate team member to support adults with learning disabilities within our Day Services. The role involves assisting the Team Leader in providing high-quality support and care to individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors. It may include personal care, redirection, and physical intervention as a last resort. We value empathetic and caring staff who share our commitment to enhancing residents' and attendees' quality of life, health, and wellbeing.

Note: This role does not currently meet the UK Home Office criteria for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa.

Salary: Starting at £13.17 per hour on a 5-point scale, increasing with service length.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Contract: Permanent.
Closing Date: 4 pm, Monday 4th August 2025.

Essential Criteria:
- QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills (Maths and English GCSE grade C or above).
- Registered or willing to register with the N. Ireland Social Care Council.
- At least 1 year of experience in caring or educational support.
- Experience providing personal care to individuals with complex needs.
- Experience dealing with challenging behavior.

Desirable Criteria:
- Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences.
- Experience in education or health and social care settings.
- Experience in a Day Care/Day Opportunities setting.
- Knowledge of medical conditions such as epilepsy.

Skills: Personal care, learning disabilities, young adults, disability care, life skills, social care, autism care.

Benefits: Group Life Assurance, Paid Holidays, Parking, Pension Fund.