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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:
* Deliver individualised support programmes promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice
* Provide personal care where required and assist in domestic and meal preparation tasks
* Support residents in household, workshop, and wider community settings
* Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, including physical intervention as a last resort
* Record and monitor resident progress and contribute to care plan reviews
* Participate in housekeeping, health and safety, and first aid duties
* Uphold resident dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
* Administer and manage medication according to organisational policy
* Actively contribute to a family-like, community-based environment
* Work flexibly across a rota that includes weekends and unsocial hours
* At least six months' experience in a caring role (paid or voluntary)
* QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care
This may be waived if the applicant has at least one year's relevant experience
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
* Registered or eligible for registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
* Willingness and flexibility to work a rota including weekends and evenings
* At least five years' continuous UK-based work/living history
What You Will Receive:
* Starting with 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 12 statutory days
* Annual incremental salary uplifts on a 4-point scale
* Enhanced pay for weekend and waking night shifts
* Organisational pension and occupational sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Free on-site parking
* Supportive, team-based environment with regular training and development opportunities
* Death in service benefit (2x salary)
* Reimbursement of professional registration fees (, NISCC)
* All applicants must meet the essential criteria to be considered.
* You may be required to complete an Access NI check (cost between £16-£32 depending on clearance level).
* Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. Suitable applicants may be held on file for similar future roles.
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