Support Worker

Inspire Wellbeing; Armagh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care support organization in Armagh is seeking compassionate individuals to provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities. The role involves developing trusting relationships, supporting physical and mental health, and implementing personalized support plans. Applicants should have experience in emotional support and a willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Experience in supporting individuals with household tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disability issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with service users.
• Support individuals with their physical and mental health through personalized plans.
• Identify and provide solutions to promote overall wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Problem-solving

Understanding of intellectual disability issues

Job description

To provide professional, innovative high quality, care and support to people with learning disabilities to ensure they live healthy, productive lives and are supported to achieve their full potential within all aspects of their lives.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
• Display compassion and sensitivity to the people who use our services’ and next of kin needs.
• Contribute towards a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support the people who use our services to manage their physical health, mental health and wellbeing through the development and implementation of an individual support plan.
• Identifies problems and issues and work with the people who use our services to provide the most appropriate solutions to promote wellbeing for all.

Skills and Qualifications

• To be willing to work various shifts, which may include days, nights, evenings and weekends.
• Experience of supporting an individual with household tasks and/or providing emotional support.
• Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disability issues.