LOCATION: Killowen, Coleraine
POSITION: 1x18hrs Permanent for Brookhill and Reserve List for Permanent/Temporary, Full Time/Part Time for both Brookhill and Killowen.
Killowen House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 43 Housing with Care tenants. It is situated centrally within Coleraine. Killowen House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
And
6 months experience in a formal care/support role* working with vulnerable adults.
Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
Previousexperienceinadministrativeduties.
Or
2years’experiencein a formal care /support role* and previous experience of working with vulnerable adults.
Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months
Previous experience in administrative duties.
Must be willing to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care
*Formal Care / Support may include caring at home, where the carer is in receipt of Carers’ Allowance. Formal Care / Support may also include voluntary work in a formal setting.
All successful applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa’s.
WHY WORK FOR APEX?
We offer:
Competitive pay
Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
Bike to Work Scheme
Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
comprehensive paid induction programme
enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
enhanced rate for overtime worked
free on-site car parking
This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.
Apex is an equal opportunities employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community, due to under representations in parts of our workforce.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th July 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website
Skills:
Personal Care Social Housing Person Centred and Caring elderly
Benefits:
Contributory pension scheme Training and Development Opportunities Occupational sick pay / maternity pay 20 Annual Leave Days and 12 Bank Holidays
