Support Worker, Killowen House, Coleraine, Co. L’ Derry Closing Date: Monday, 7 July 2025

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

Job summary

A leading organization in housing assistance seeks a dedicated Support Worker for their facility in Coleraine. The position offers a chance to provide crucial support and care for older individuals in a living accommodation setting, ensuring their well-being and daily assistance. Suitable candidates must have relevant qualifications and a commitment to care, along with various employee benefits including paid leave and training 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 working with vulnerable adults.
• Must be willing to work towards QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care for up to 43 Housing with Care tenants at Killowen House.
• Maintain 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.

Skills

Caring for vulnerable adults

Support skills

Education

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

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.

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