As part of the ongoing development of Adult Day Services in Camphill Community Glencraig, we are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work as part of a team with the purpose of meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of young adults with complex needs.
Support Workers in Day Service will assist the team in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to young adults with complex needs, 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.
The Role
The support worker 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 behaviours.
About Us
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 young adults.
* Please note that this role does not currently meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa
Key Details:
* Salary: 3-Point scale, commencing on £11.65 per hour increasing with length of service
* Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm
* Additional hours may be available in our onsite adult residential homes, through our internal bank staff facility
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
* 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 years relevant care experience this part of the essential criteria will be waived)
* GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C or above or equivalent
* Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N Ireland Social Care Council
* At least six months experience in a caring and / or educational support field OR 1 years relevant experience as stipulated above
Desirable Criteria:
* Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences or equivalent (higher than Level 2)
* Experience in education or health and social care setting
* Experience of working with individuals with a disability
* Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour
Benefits:
* Group Life Assurance
* Paid Holidays
* Parking
* Pension Fund