Support Worker - Newry - Southern Health & Social Care Trust
Join the Southern Health and Social Care Trust in Newry as a Support Worker, assisting tenants in a person centred way within their own homes, taking into account individuality and promoting social inclusion within the wider community.
About this role:
- £12.75 per hour
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 37.5 hours per week
- Temporary until 30/09/2026
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 30th April 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Support Senior Support Workers and Management in the everyday operational delivery of a supported living service in accordance with the Ethos of Supported living, Trust policies & procedures and Legislation.
- Advocate and support tenants in obtaining a quality lifestyle in a supportive environment which promotes the independence of each tenant in a person centred way according to their assessed needs.
- Provide tenants with assistance and support to meet their personal care needs and activities of daily living. The level of personal care support required will vary depending on the individual’s assessed need.
- Provide practical support to maintain tenancies e.g. support to pay bills, complete household tasks, report any faults.
- Support tenants in a positive, person centred way; participate in tenants meetings and support tenants to make everyday life decisions.
- Report any Adult Safeguarding concerns in a timely manner in line with Adult Safeguarding policies and procedures.
What you'll need for this role:
- Hold NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care plus 6 months paid experience delivering direct care in a care environment OR,
- 4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above including English Language or equivalent/higher qualification and 6 months paid experience delivering direct care in a care environment OR,
- 2 years paid experience delivering direct care in a care environment.
- Be willing to undertake and successfully complete within 1 year of appointment QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care.
- Hold registration with Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) or be willing to register with NISCC on appointment.
- Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
- Be registered with the NISCC.
- As the nature of this post is likely to involve working with or being in close contact with children and/or vulnerable adults any offer of appointment will be subject to an Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. A copy of our Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the AccessNI Code of Practice is available on request.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Aileen on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.