To provide a high-quality day support service to individuals attending the Centre, offering personalised care and support across a range of needs and abilities.
Responsibilities
* To undertake the full range of caring duties in accordance RQIA Regulations NISCC and RCD standards.
* To encourage service users to maintain maximum independence in a user-friendly setting.
* To undertake such personal and intimate duties as may be required for individual service users in the Centre.
* To assist service users, as required, in and around the Centre, e.g. to and from the dining room, toilets etc and to liaise with driver to escort service users home in the evening.
* To encourage social interactions between service users and enable them to make use of any available recreational facilities.
* Where applicable to participate in staff meetings, attend supervision sessions and where possible to attend reviews and to assist in implementing recommendations as they relate to individual service users and too the group as a whole.
* To provide support and guidance to colleagues in fulfilling the duties of their posts as required by RQIA.
* To carry out all required safety precautions, fire drills and personal and food hygiene practices.
* Encourage community involvement and interaction.
* To undertake all relevant duties deemed necessary by The Resource Centre Derry.
* To adhere to existing work practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
* Work with information technology and associated systems in accordance with Centre policies.
* Comply with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.
* To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the Centre’s policies.
* To maintain confidentially and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
* To understand and comply with the centre’s environmental policies.
Skills and Qualifications
* Maths and English Grades A to C.
* Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care.
* 2 years’ experience in a similar paid role.
* Knowledge of Care Plans & Reviews.
* Knowledge of Daycare Minimum Standards for N.I. in a Daycare setting.
* Current NISCC registration or show willingness to apply.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Vacancy ID 1731610 Job ref. ADCA/09/25 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers,Childcare and Social Work Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 25 Published date 27/08/2025 Closing date 10/09/2025 Worktime To be discussed at interview.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 04 Sep 2025
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