Care Assistant/ Support Workers
Job Title: Care Assistant / Support Worker
Location: Belfast
Care Setting: Supporting individuals with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Complex Needs
Salary: £15.05 – £15.85 per hour
(Enhanced rates available for additional hours worked)
Hours:
Full-time, Permanent
Typical shifts are 8:00am – 8:00pm, three days per week, with one full weekend off every three weeks (rotational schedule).
Benefits:
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Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per year (inclusive of public and bank holidays), increasing with service up to 33 days annually.
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Paid Breaks
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Recognition and Reward Scheme – open to all staff
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NISCC Registration Fees Paid
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Investors in People Champion – ongoing commitment to training and staff development, including funded RQF Level 3 Diploma
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Enhanced Pay for Bank Holidays
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Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions
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Occupational Sick Pay: 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months’ service
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 access to GP support
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Health Cashback Scheme
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver high-quality, person-centred care with dignity, respect, independence, and choice at its core
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Support service users in day-to-day living and integration into the community
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Assist with personal care, daily routines, social activities, and life skills development
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Support service users in setting and achieving individual goals
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Observe and report changes in service users’ needs to senior staff
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Participate in regular reviews and assessments of service users’ progress
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Administer or support with medication in line with the organisation’s Medication Policy
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Promote service user engagement and respond to concerns or suggestions in a sensitive, professional manner
Essential Criteria:
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, including numeracy
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Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a caring role
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Working knowledge of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities
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Understanding of behaviours that challenge and how to support individuals effectively
Please note This role does not offer Sponsorship
For more information please contact: Staffline @ Hannah Hollywood Harry
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Skills:
Care Belfast Autism Learning Disabilities
