Job description
Support Worker
Location: Lisburn
Salary: £ £ per hour
Contract Hours: Flexible contracts of 12, 18, 24, and 36 hours per week available; includes evening and weekend shifts
Support Assistants are expected to work flexibly.
The Service
Located in North Lisburn, this registered Domiciliary Care Agency and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Service comprises two dwellings, each housing up to four individuals. This service offers a person-centred approach to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and associated needs. Operating under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, care is provided around the clock.
The Role
1. The Support Assistant role requires a collaborative, team-based approach to effectively support service users.
2. Assist service users with activities of daily living, promoting their involvement in a wide range of activities.
3. Provide personal care and address individual support needs as identified.
Benefits
4. Annual Leave: weeks per leave year (pro rata, inclusive of public holidays). This increases with length of service to weeks after 5 years and 7 weeks after 10 years.
5. Paid breaks
6. Free tea and coffee
7. Recognition and Reward scheme for all staff
8. Paid annual NISCC registration fees
9. Discounts at over 600 online and high-street stores and restaurants
10. Accredited as an Investor in People, committed to staff development with paid training opportunities, including QCF Level 3 qualifications
11. Enhanced pay rates for bank holiday shifts
12. Auto-enrolment pension scheme with a 5% employee and 4% employer contribution
13. Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months of service)
14. Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 access to doctor support
15. Comprehensive training in CPI Intervention
16. Cycle-to-work scheme
Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Criteria
17. Minimum of 6 months' experience in providing care or support
18. Strong communication skills, including numeracy
19. Knowledge of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities
20. Demonstrable understanding of behaviours that may present challenges
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