Support Assistants Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Assistants to join their team in Northern Ireland. This role focuses on providing essential personal care and housing support to individuals with learning disabilities or challenging behavior. You will collaborate closely with service users to ensure they lead fulfilling lives within the community. The organization is committed to social inclusion and offers a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Weekly overtime payments

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to individuals.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with service users and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality personal care and housing support to individuals.
• Enable individuals to lead full, integrated lives in the community.

Skills

Personal Care

Customer Service

Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Collaboration

Job description

Support Assistants Triangle Housing Association

• Closing Date: 20 May 2025
• Location: Belfast - Ballymena - Ballycastle Area
• Salary: Band 2 Level 1 - 4 (£23,556 - £24,309 per annum)
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37 hours per week (part-time hours considered)
• Job Ref: SA/AA/05/25

The Organisation
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a customer-focused organisation with a strong reputation for providing housing and support services. Triangle aims to ‘Build Better Lives’ by building homes and offering accommodation, personalised housing, and care support. We promote social inclusion, supporting individuals to live independently and maintain their tenancies; we also assist adults with learning disabilities to maintain meaningful employment. Triangle is proud to hold Gold accreditation from Investors in People, demonstrating our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace where people come first.

The Role
To collaborate with service users and staff to deliver quality personal care and housing support to individuals with learning disabilities or challenging behaviour, enabling them to lead full, integrated lives in the community. Support must be provided in line with the organisation’s core values, customer service standards, and customer service guide.

The Package

• Permanent positions available in Ballymena, Ballycastle, Belfast, and Dundrod. Part-time hours are also available.
• Salary scale is Band 2 Level 1 – 4 (£23,556 – £24,309 per annum)
• 37 hours per week; part-time options available.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Weekly overtime payments

Triangle Housing Association is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Anticipated interview week: commencing 26th May 2025

• Address: 60 Eastermeade Gardens, Ballymoney, BT53 6BD