Lead Social Care Worker - Mental Health (Permanent)
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About Direct Medics
We celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter‑century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across the UK and Ireland.
Job Description
Our client seeks compassionate and motivated team leaders to join a dedicated team based in Strabane. The role provides holistic, person‑centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism and associated mental health needs to live meaningful, independent lives.
This is a permanent, full‑time position with shift rotation (Monday–Sunday).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide holistic day‑to‑day support in line with individual needs assessments.
* Deliver person‑centred, empowering care that promotes independence and self‑determination.
* Assist with all aspects of personal care, maintaining respect, privacy, and dignity.
* Ensure the Human Rights of each service user are upheld with integrity and respect.
* Maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment at all times.
* Promote each individual’s wishes, preferences, skills, and abilities, supporting them to live life to their fullest potential.
* Encourage social inclusion, supporting service users to be valued members of their community.
* Provide accurate and accessible information to enable informed decision‑making.
* Work in the least restrictive and most enabling way, supporting positive risk‑taking.
* Use a low‑arousal, non‑aversive approach to behaviour support.
* Support service users to achieve personal outcomes with clear goals and time‑frames.
* Prioritise supports, meet key commitments, and work in line with evidence‑based practice.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, food safety and infection control.
* Accurately complete all daily records, risk assessments, reports and documentation.
* Administer and document medication safely, following the 10 Rights of Medication Administration.
* Ensure proper handling and safeguarding of service users’ medications and finances, as per policy.
* Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks (including RQIA standards).
* Participate in team meetings, reviews and multidisciplinary discussions, sharing feedback and observations appropriately.
* Contribute positively and professionally to the staff team and wider organisation.
Essential Requirements
* A third level qualification or equivalent in Social Work, Nursing, Social Care, Social Policy, Psychology or other relevant discipline.
* Registered with NISCC as a Social Care Worker.
* Minimum of two years’ experience working in similar residential settings with people with learning disabilities, autism or associated mental health needs.
* Experience leading a team of staff in a social care environment, preferably residential care.
* Competence in Microsoft Office and basic computer systems (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
* A full driving licence, valid for use in Ireland/UK.
* Right to work in the UK/Ireland.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience as a Key Worker or in a leadership role within a care setting.
* Experience supporting adults with complex needs or behaviours of concern in community settings.
* Knowledge and experience implementing RQIA Minimum Standards.
* Further training or certification in Safety Intervention (formerly MAPA) or similar frameworks.
What We Offer
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
* Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
* A supportive and inclusive team environment.
* Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
* Opportunities to make a genuine impact on people’s lives every day.
To Apply
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