Total Care Recruitment are seeking an experienced Support Worker for Adult Day Services in Holywood for a temporary block booking Monday - Friday day shift for a minimum of 4 months with the view to being extended. Our client is looking for a Day Support Worker who will work as part of a support team whose purpose is to meet the physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of adults with a learning disability within the Day Services. The Day Support Worker will assist the team in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour, to pursue a valued life style by participating in meaningful daily activities, supporting the well-being and development of skills as well as enhancing and promoting independence, choices and rights within a safe and caring environment. This role may require an element of personal care and at times will require redirection or physical intervention as a last resort with those presenting challenging behaviors. We are looking for empathetic and caring staff who share our values and a desire to help improve and add to the quality of life and well-being of residents and day attendees. Essential Criteria QCF level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or related discipline Basic numeracy and literacy (English language) skills Registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) At least six months experience in a caring and / or educational support field. Effective communication skills Access NI check Able to fulfill the Occupational Health requirements for the post Desirable Criteria: Up to date MAPA training Total Care Recruitment Ltd are the only Recruitment Agency of its kind managed and led by a team of highly qualified Social Workers recruiting exclusively for the Health & Social Care sector throughout Northern Ireland and the UK. We are a professionally managed service and offer additional individually tailored supervision and support to all staff. Ms Laura Totton (Principal Social Worker) will be your single point of contact for any query whether it be a professional / personal support or career development. Total Care Recruitment is a member of REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation - 00200702 Skills: NISCC DISABILITY DAY SHIFT SUPPORT WORKER