Key role information:
Location - Bangor
Working Hours - Relief - Pick up shifts, to suit your schedule.
Salary Information - £12.71 Per Hour
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What happens after you apply?
We value your time, so here's a clear overview of the process from the moment you hit submit!
1. Panel shortlisting - Our hiring panel reviews every application, whatever the outcome you'll hear back from us - no one's left wondering.
2. Interviews - We value connection. Supporting someone to live their best life is a role built on relationships, so we like to meet you properly - interviews are held in person.
3. Conditional Offer - If steps 1 and 2 go well, we'll make a conditional offer and ask for some practical bits - ID, right-to-work details, referees and a few others
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Contact - After you apply, your candidate portal lets you message our friendly Talent Acquisition team directly, any time during the process
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We review applications as they come in and may close this role early once sufficient numbers have been received. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you’re interested.
About The Role
As a Relief Support Worker at Positive Futures, you will empower individuals to live the lives they choose, offering flexible support across diverse settings. This dynamic role makes a profound difference every day.
Your day-to-day is varied and rewarding. You might cook a favourite meal, assist with weekly shopping, or explore local community activities. Beyond these, you'll support individuals in achieving personal goals, fostering independence and confidence. Building genuine relationships, understanding unique needs, and championing choice and control are central. This includes assisting with personal care, facilitating social engagement, helping with administrative tasks, and supporting key skill development.
Our truly person-centred approach at Positive Futures means we see possibilities where others see challenges. You'll be a vital part of this ethos. We provide a full, paid induction and a supportive team. We value kindness, patience, and a genuine sense of fun.
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Key responsibilities include:
* Providing person-centred support, tailored to individual aspirations.
* Assisting people to develop essential life skills, including housing support.
* Promoting independence, social engagement, and communication skills.
* Undertaking necessary administration, such as accurate record-keeping.
Join us in creating positive futures for the people we support.
Required Criteria
* Personal or work experience of providing care or support for someone
* Basic digital skills e.g. to record notes and use rota, HR or care systems.
* Full, Valid, UK/EU/EEA Driving Licence to fulfil the needs of the role
Skills Needed
About The Company
Founded in 1995 (initially under the name United Response NI), we now operate across Northern Ireland offering a wide range of services tailored to individuals with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury or autism and the families who support them. Our services include supported living, peripatetic housing support, shared-lives schemes, residential short breaks and family support. We focus on enabling people to live as equal citizens, develop independence and realise their hopes and dreams. With offices and services located in Bangor, Belfast, Enniskillen, Lisburn, Omagh and beyond, we’re committed to making a meaningful difference in local communities.
Company Culture
At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people first—both those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.
Company Benefits
Our Staff and people we support are our strength and our people are at the heart of everything we do, those are not just our values it's who we are.
Working at Positive Futures means doing work that matters - and being supported by people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We want you to feel valued, encouraged and set up to thrive, both in and outside of your role. That’s why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when you’re supported, you can make an even bigger difference to the people we support.
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Sabbatical leave, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Bereavement leave
Salary
£12.71 per hour