Support Workers, Omagh Area Tlnt1_Ni

Apex Housing Association Ltd; Omagh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

20-23 days annual leave + 12 holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Apex Housing Association Ltd is recruiting for a Support Worker to cover learning disability and mental health needs in Omagh, at Railway Court and Woodbank House. This is a reserve list for permanent/temporary, part-time/full-time positions in the Omagh area.

Applicants will need appropriate health and social care qualifications and registration with NISCC (or within 6 months). The role involves regulated duties with enhanced checks and compliance with AccessNI guidelines, plus opportunities

Qualifications

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role and experience with learning disabilities/mental health.
• Must be registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.
• Experience in administrative duties.
• Or 2 years' experience in a formal care /support role with learning disabilities/mental health.
• Must be willing to work towards relevant qualification.

Education

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Must be willing to work towards qualification

2 years' experience in a formal care /support role

Job description

JOB TITLE: Support Worker - Learning Disability/Mental Health LOCATION: Railway Court and Woodbank House, Omagh POST: Reserve List for Permanent/Temporary, Part-time/Full-Time and Reserve List in the Omagh Area

Essential Criteria

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• And 6 months experience in a formal 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.
• Previous experience in administrative duties.
• Or 2 years' experience in a formal 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
• Previous experience in administrative duties.
• Must be willing to work towards the completion of relevant qualification.

*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.

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. Please refer to attached link: AccessNI Code of Practice. All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.

Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce.

WHY WORK FOR APEX?

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
• 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
• Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
• Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
• Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Lena by Inspire including 24hr adviceline
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits: comprehensive paid induction programme enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year enhanced rate for overtime worked free on-site car parking

Apply by 02/11/2026