Support Worker (Daleview)

Apex Housing Association; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in Northern Ireland is hiring for a full-time care/support role at Daleview House. Candidates are expected to have qualifications in Health and Social Care and experience providing support to vulnerable adults. The role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and family-friendly policies, as well as additional benefits for care staff. Closing date for applications is 12th October 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working opportunities

20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role working with vulnerable adults.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.
• Previous experience in administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to Housing with Care tenants.
• Deliver person-centred assistance.
• Ensure a safe and maintainable living environment.

Skills

Personal Care

Social Housing

Person Centred and Caring

Elderly Care

Education

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: Daleview House, L' Derry

POSITION: 1x40hrs and Reserve List for Permanent/Temporary, Full Time/Part Time for our Housing with Care Schemes in Derr~Londonderry

Daleview House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 13 Housing with Care Tenants. It is situated in the Waterside area of Derry~Londonderry. Daleview House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities include providing care and support to Housing with Care tenants, delivering person-centred assistance, and ensuring a safe and maintainable living environment with 24-hour staff support throughout the year.

Essential Criteria

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role working with vulnerable adults
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or must achieve registration within 6 months
• Previous experience in administrative duties
• Or 2 years of experience in a formal care/support role and previous experience of working with vulnerable adults
• Must be willing to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care

*Formal Care / Support may include caring at home, where the carer is in receipt of Carers' Allowance. Formal Care / Support may also include voluntary work in a formal setting.

All successful applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visas.

Why work for Apex?

• Competitive pay
• Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
• 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
• Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
• Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
• Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)

Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:

• Comprehensive paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
• Enhanced rate for overtime worked
• Free on-site car parking

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.

Apex is an equal opportunities employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community, due to under representations in parts of our workforce.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday12th October 2025

APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website

Skills

• Personal Care
• Social Housing
• Person Centred and Caring
• elderly

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Occupational sick pay / maternity pay
• 20 Annual Leave Days and 12 Bank Holidays