Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Holywood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their compassionate team in a residential setting. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering personalized care to adults with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities. You will play a vital role in promoting independence and wellbeing while working collaboratively in a supportive environment. With opportunities for training and development, this position offers a rewarding career path in a beautiful, therapeutic location. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days

Enhanced pay for weekend shifts

Organisational pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Regular training and development opportunities

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Qualifications

• At least six months' experience in a caring role (paid or voluntary).
• Registered or eligible for registration with NISCC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised support programmes promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Administer and manage medication according to organisational policy.
• Uphold resident dignity, privacy, and safety at all times.

Skills

Individualised support programmes

Personal care

Challenging behaviours response

Medication management

Basic numeracy and literacy

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Relevant experience (1 year)

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Support Workers - Residential Setting (Permanent, Full-Time)
Location: Holywood
Salary: £24,126 - £24,917 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week on a rota basis including evenings and weekends
Contract Type: Permanent
Enhancements: 15% unsocial hours uplift for weekends

About the Role:

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is working on behalf of a leading residential care provider based on beautiful, therapeutic grounds in Holywood. We are currently recruiting Support Workers to join their close-knit team in providing outstanding care to adults with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualised support programmes promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice
• Provide personal care where required and assist in domestic and meal preparation tasks
• Support residents in household, workshop, and wider community settings
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, including physical intervention as a last resort
• Record and monitor resident progress and contribute to care plan reviews
• Participate in housekeeping, health and safety, and first aid duties
• Uphold resident dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
• Administer and manage medication according to organisational policy
• Actively contribute to a family-like, community-based environment
• Work flexibly across a rota that includes weekends and unsocial hours
• At least six months' experience in a caring role (paid or voluntary)
• QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care
  This may be waived if the applicant has at least one year's relevant experience
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
• Willingness and flexibility to work a rota including weekends and evenings
• At least five years' continuous UK-based work/living history

What You Will Receive:

• Starting with 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 12 statutory days
• Annual incremental salary uplifts on a 4-point scale
• Enhanced pay for weekend and waking night shifts
• Organisational pension and occupational sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, team-based environment with regular training and development opportunities
• Death in service benefit (2x salary)
• Reimbursement of professional registration fees (, NISCC)
• All applicants must meet the essential criteria to be considered.
• You may be required to complete an Access NI check (cost between £16-£32 depending on clearance level).
• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. Suitable applicants may be held on file for similar future roles.