Job description
Support Workers - Residential Setting (Permanent, Full-Time)
Location: Holywood
Salary: £24,126 - £24,917 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week on a rota basis including evenings and weekends
Contract Type: Permanent
Enhancements: 15% unsocial hours uplift for weekends
About the Role:
Staffline Recruitment Ireland is working on behalf of a leading residential care provider based on beautiful, therapeutic grounds in Holywood. We are currently recruiting Support Workers to join their close-knit team in providing outstanding care to adults with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Deliver individualised support programmes promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice
2. Provide personal care where required and assist in domestic and meal preparation tasks
3. Support residents in household, workshop, and wider community settings
4. Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, including physical intervention as a last resort
5. Record and monitor resident progress and contribute to care plan reviews
6. Participate in housekeeping, health and safety, and first aid duties
7. Uphold resident dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
8. Administer and manage medication according to organisational policy
9. Actively contribute to a family-like, community-based environment
10. Work flexibly across a rota that includes weekends and unsocial hours
Essential Criteria:
11. At least six months' experience in a caring role (paid or voluntary)
12. QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care
This may be waived if the applicant has at least one year's relevant experience
13. Basic numeracy and literacy skills
14. Registered or eligible for registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
15. Willingness and flexibility to work a rota including weekends and evenings
16. At least five years' continuous UK-based work/living history
What You Will Receive:
17. Starting with 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 12 statutory days
18. Annual incremental salary uplifts on a 4-point scale
19. Enhanced pay for weekend and waking night shifts
20. Organisational pension and occupational sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility)
21. Free on-site parking
22. Optional enrolment in Benenden Health
23. Supportive, team-based environment with regular training and development opportunities
24. Death in service benefit (2x salary)
25. Reimbursement of professional registration fees (, NISCC)
26. All applicants must meet the essential criteria to be considered.
27. You may be required to complete an Access NI check (cost between £16-£32 depending on clearance level).
28. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. Suitable applicants may be held on file for similar future roles.