Support Assistant

The Cedar Foundation; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Support Assistant to assist service users with daily living activities and personal care needs. The role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication. Candidates should have at least 6 months of caring experience, a strong understanding of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, and the ability to engage collaboratively with service users. This position is crucial for promoting inclusion and support across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months caring experience, whether in paid employment or personal responsibilities.
• Effective communication skills required, including numeracy.
• Understanding of learning disabilities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with activities of daily living.
• Support service users with personal care and support needs.

Skills

Caring experience

Effective verbal and written communication

Knowledge of needs for people with learning disabilities

Understanding of behaviours that challenge

Job description

The role of Support Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• To assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
• To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Demonstratable understanding and knowledge on behaviours that challenge.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026