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Female Support Workers - West Belfast - Full/Part time hours, Belfast
Client:
Location:
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
f8b313c96432
Job Views:
3
Posted:
28.03.2025
Expiry Date:
12.05.2025
Job Description:
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT PROVIDED
Full & Part time Posts available from 16-35 hours per week
Days and Waken Night staff required
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team for our clients within the West Belfast Area. This encompasses a few sites, notably Mourneview Court being the hub of the service, supporting up to 22 service users with a learning disability and/or Autism. Satellite services include Dympna Mews, Owenvale, and Falls Road; you will be expected to work at one of these sites, confirmed upon appointment.
Our Client provides excellent induction and training for the role, with the vision to progress and succeed within the organisation. This is a supported living service, whereby the values are incorporated into providing choice, inclusion, and opportunity. This will enhance the quality of life for the individuals within the local and wider community. Additionally, you will support a diverse range of disabilities, from minimal support to complex support, depending on the person-centred care plan.
Duties
* Provide personal care to clients, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
* Support clients with meal preparation and ensure their nutritional needs are met.
* Assist in behaviour management strategies to promote positive interactions and well-being.
* Offer companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a caring environment.
* Administer first aid as necessary and assist with medication management under supervision.
* Engage in activities that stimulate cognitive function, particularly for clients with dementia care needs.
* Maintain accurate records of client progress and report any changes in condition to the nursing staff.
* Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans.
Requirements
* Minimum of 6 months experience in care/support setting or personal caring responsibilities.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal, numeracy skills.
* Ability to work within a team.
* 3-week rolling rota in place with 1 out of 3 weekends off.
* Flexibility is required to fulfil the requirements of the role and rota.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing excellent care.
Benefits:
* Annual Leave: 6.4 weeks pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years’ service.
* Annual incremental pay increases on agreed salary scale.
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
* Occupational Sick Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years.
* Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
* Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar).
* Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
* Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
* Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme.
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