Support Worker, Killowen House, Coleraine, Co. L’ Derry

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing association seeks a Support Worker at Killowen House in Coleraine. The role involves caring for older adults, requiring formal qualifications and prior experience in support settings. Benefits include paid leave, occupational sick pay, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days paid annual leave and 12 statutory holidays

Occupational sick pay/maternity pay

Contributory pensions scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role with vulnerable adults or 2 years' experience.
• Must achieve NISCC registration within 6 months if new to the sector.
• Willing to complete QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care for Housing with Care tenants at Killowen House.
• Ensure 24-hour staff support services for residents.

Skills

Support for vulnerable adults

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker, Killowen House, Coleraine, Co. L’ Derry Apex Housing Association

• Closing Date: 7 July 2025
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 28
• Job Ref: SWK/07/25

Killowen House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 43 Housing with Care tenants. It is situated centrally within Coleraine. Killowen House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
And
6 months experience in a formal care/support role* working with vulnerable adults.

Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.

Or
2years’experiencein a formal care /support role* and previous experience of working with vulnerable adults.

Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months

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.

Employee Benefits

20 days paid annual leave and 12 statutory, Occupational sick pay / maternity pay, Contributory pensions scheme, Training and Development Opportunities. Free onsite parking.

• 10 Butcher Street Derry City Co Londonderry BT48 6HL