Support Worker: Empower Independence & Dignity

Connected Health; Limavady; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Access NI

Free uniform

Paid shadowing and training

Cycle to Work scheme

Bluelight Card

wellbeing package

local business discounts

Job summary

Connected Health’s Live Connected division is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live safely and with dignity. You will support service users with daily living tasks, follow care plans, and collaborate with families and professionals to ensure quality care.

Based in Northern Ireland, you will join a values-driven team, receive ongoing training, and benefit from competitive pay (£14.50 per hour) plus extras such as Free Access NI, a cycle to work scheme,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in Supported Living Services.
• Must be based in Northern Ireland.
• Must adhere to Connected Living policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily living tasks in line with individual care plans, agreed with families and professionals.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments tailored to each service user.
• Complete health and safety checks in line with organisational policies.
• Confidently lone work in accordance with lone working risk assessments.
• Ensure safe administration and ordering of medication.
• Encourage service users to express their preferences in how care and support are delivered.
• Promote choice, independence, and dignity at all times.
• Manage behaviours in a calm, respectful, and least restrictive manner.
• Complete daily notes, handovers, and all required documentation by the end of each shift.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and high-quality handovers to incoming staff.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with service users and relevant professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Connected Health’s Live Connected division is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live safely and with dignity. You will support service users with daily living tasks, follow care plans, and collaborate with families and professionals to ensure quality care.

Based in Northern Ireland, you will join a values-driven team, receive ongoing training, and benefit from competitive pay (£14.50 per hour) plus extras such as Free Access NI, a cycle to work scheme,