Please Note: this role does not currently meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa.
Due to the Development of Day Services, we are currently recruiting for Support Workers who will work as part of a community whose purpose is to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of individuals with a learning disability within the Day Opportunity settings in Camphill Community Glencraig.
This position will involve working in the Crafts and Arts Studio.
Support Workers 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 lifestyle 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.
Camphill Community Glencraig, founded in 1954, is situated in a beautiful 100-acre green woodland setting outside Holywood Co. Down on the shores of Belfast Lough, surrounded by green fields, Farm, Market Garden, and stunning views over the Belfast Lough, providing a therapeutic and nurturing environment.
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.
Salary: 3-Point scale, commencing at £11.65 per hour increasing with length of service.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm.
Additional hours: May be available in our onsite adult’s residential homes, through our internal bank staff facility.
Contract: Permanent.
Closing date: 4pm- Monday 17th February 2025.
Essential Criteria:
1. Minimum QCF level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or related discipline (In the case of applicants who do not have a QCF level 2 or equivalent but have 1 year’s relevant care experience, this part of the essential criteria will be waived).
2. GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C or above or equivalent.
3. Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council.
4. At least six months experience in a caring and/or educational support field OR 1 year’s relevant experience as stipulated above.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences or equivalent (higher than Level 2).
2. Experience in education or health and social care setting.
3. Experience of working with individuals with a disability.
4. Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour.
5. Ability, experience, knowledge in Arts and Crafts.
Skills:
* Young Adults
* Life Skills
* Learning Disabilities
* Challenging Behaviour
* Social Care
* Autism
* Care Work
Benefits:
* Group Life Assurance
* Pension Fund
* Paid Holidays
* Parking
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