Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Positive Futures; Omagh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support provider in Northern Ireland seeks a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred assistance to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will help support their independence, ensuring their health and safety, and develop essential skills related to housing support. Strong communication and digital skills are essential. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Personal or work experience of providing care or support for someone.
• Ability to travel independently (car driver with a clean driving license or access to transport).
• Basic digital skills e.g. to record notes and use HR or care systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing person centred support.
• Supporting people to develop and maintain key skills related to housing support.
• Supporting independence, social and communication skills.
• Supporting people to be safe and healthy.

Skills

Providing person centred support

Caring for individuals

Basic digital skills

Job description

At Positive Futures, we support people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.As a Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, providing essential support and making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Providing person centred support.
• Supporting people to develop and maintain key skills in relation to housing support.
• Supporting independence, social and communication skills.
• Supporting people to be safe and healthy.

Skills and Qualifications

• Personal or work experience of providing care or support for someone.
• Ability to travel independently (car driver with a clean driving license or access to a form of transport which meet the demands of post)
• Basic digital skills e.g. to record notes and use rota, HR or care systems.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Dec 2025