Support Workers, Beechway House, Derry~Londonderry

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Support Worker for their Beechway House, which provides supported living accommodations for adults with learning disabilities. The role requires skills in caring and support, alongside specific qualifications such as QCF/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care. Employee benefits include paid annual leave, sick pay, and training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days paid annual leave

Occupational sick pay/maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a formal or informal care/support role.
• Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities/mental health issues.
• Must be registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
• Assist tenants in developing skills and involve them in day-to-day decision making.

Skills

Caring

Support

Communication

Education

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Beechway House is a supported living accommodation giving care and support for 16 adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It is situated in the Waterside area of Derry ~Londonderry. Beechway House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year, supporting tenants to develop skills and get involved in day-to-day decision making.

Essential Criteria

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

And

6 months experience in a formal or informal care/support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/ mental health issues.

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

Or

1 years’ experience in a formal or informal care /support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health issues.

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

Must be willing to work towards the completion of relevant qualification.

• Informal Care / Support may include caring at home, and may also include voluntary work
  
  

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.

Documents

Personnel Specification

Job Description

• 10 Butcher Street Derry City Co Londonderry BT48 6HL
• 028 7130 4800
• [e-mail]
• www.apex.org.uk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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