Support Worker - Health and Social Care

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker in Northern Ireland, where you will play a vital role in assisting individuals with complex needs. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support, providing essential care and fostering social interaction. Your experience in social care and ability to handle challenging behaviour will be crucial in this role. The organization values confidentiality and requires flexibility to adapt to various responsibilities. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role required.
• NISCC registration and full clean B driving license needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities and care as assigned by management.
• Report changes in condition/behaviour to the Manager.
• Develop social interaction for individuals in group settings.

Skills

Supporting individuals with challenging behaviour

Social Care knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality adherence

Education

Third Level Qualification in Social Care

Equivalent qualification in a related discipline

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare have partnered with a leading organisation to hire qualified and experienced Support Workers (relief) across Northern Ireland.

Requirements:

• Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline and/or
• A minimum of 2 years’ employment experience in a similar role (e.g. Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism)
• Experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of adults/children with complex needs.
• Up to date training certificates is a plus (HSE land certificates)
• Full clean B driving license
• Must be eligible to work in Northern Ireland
• NISCC registration

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the child/adults’ activities and care as assigned by management and as indicated in the person’s Integrated Care Plan
• Report changes noted in the child/adult’s condition/behaviour to the Manager.
• Develop social interaction for children/adults individually and in a group setting.
• In line with GDPR, maintain and uphold the organisation’s and Service Users’ confidentiality at all times.
• Undertake any other work which may arise within the scope of a Health Care Assistant in order to meet the requirements of the service.

The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo Garda Vetting and provide two written references.

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