Support Worker

Mpa Recruitment; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join their team in Derry/Londonderry. In this rewarding role, you will assist individuals in achieving maximum independence through tailored support and care plans. Your responsibilities will include facilitating daily living skills, engaging tenants in activities, and ensuring compliance with care standards. This position offers flexible working hours, weekly pay, and a supportive environment where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives. If you are passionate about supporting others and have the necessary experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Working

Holiday Pay

Pension Scheme

24 Hour Office Support

Qualifications

• Experience in a formal care/support role with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Must be registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and reviewing support and care plans for tenants.
• Provide personal care support and maintain effective communication with tenants.
• Plan and implement activities based on individual tenant needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Personal Care Assistance

Support Planning

Observational Skills

Education

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

MPA are currently recruiting Support Workers on a temporary basis for our client Apex housing. This role will be within Supported Living Schemes, Housing with Care Facilities and various other settings in the Derry/Londonderry, Strabane and Limavady areas.

Job Duties

• Assist in the development, implementation and review of support and care plans taking account of the views of tenants, their families, and significant others.
• Assist tenants to participate in agreed programmes of support (domestic skills, personal hygiene skills, work skills, social and recreational skills, and self-help skills) to achieve maximum independence.
• Assess and draw up support and care plans for tenants (using the Star outcomes model) and complete annual support/care reviews for tenants.
• Provide support and assistance to tenants (via the key worker system) to maintain personal care needs.
• Observe and report changes to tenant’s health and behaviours.
• Act as part of a team in the preparation, implementation, and ongoing review of programmes of activities based on tenant’s individual needs.
• Plan and implement regular key-work, annual reviews and resulting action plans in conjunction with tenants.
• Arrange and actively participate in tenants’ activities including holidays, day trips, seasonal and fundraising events.
• Work as an effective member of the team to meet the needs of tenants.
• Communicate effectively with public bodies to support tenant’s development.
• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with recognised standards, including RQIA, Supporting People and Apex’s policies and procedures.
• Support and enable good relations between tenants and the local and wider community.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, tenants, visitors, colleagues, relatives, other departments/all levels of management.
• Provide a comprehensive handover to other team members.
• Follow the Associations complaints policy on receipt of any complaint made by a tenant or on behalf of a tenant.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times in relation to tenants, relatives and staff (unless you believe harm may be caused to the person or another person by not doing so).
• Deliver all tasks on time and to agreed quality standards.

Essential Criteria

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.

And

• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/ mental health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• Previous experience in administrative duties.

Or

• 2 years’ experience in a formal care/support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• Previous experience in administrative duties.
• Must be willing to work towards the completion of relevant qualification.

Benefits for YOU:

• Weekly Pay- (you will be paid every Friday).
• Fantastic hourly rate.
• Flexible Working (you decide when, where and how often you work).
• Enhance your work life balance.
• Holiday pay.
• Pension Scheme.
• 24 Hour Office Support.