Support Worker

Due to a significant increase in the volume of Service Users, Randstad are keen to recruit experienced Support Workers for immediately available contracts.

The successful candidates will provide assistance to users within the services of learning disability in a supported living environment.

Benefits

• £12.75 per hour (overtime and shift premium rates applicable)
• A mix of days and nights available
• 3 month contract with scope for extension
• Enhanced holiday package
• Pension
• Fully funded, ongoing training & development opportunities
• Convenient Newry location
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Weekly pay
• Access to high street, retail and leisure discounts

Requirements

• NISCC registration essential
• GCSE English and Maths (C or above or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care desirable
• Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)
• Minimum 6-12 months previous Support Work experience essential
• Safeguarding and MAPA/CPI Level 2 required
• Immunisation records fully up to date
• Previous experience within a supported living or residential healthcare setting highly desirable
• Ability to build rapport
• Strong interaction and engagement skills
• Caring and compassionate approach
• Ability to work in fast paced user centric environment

Responsibilities

• Provide daily assistance to the management team within a Day Centre environment
• Interact and develop caring & professional relationships with all Service Users
• Engagement with users which may be non verbal
• Full involvement in the planning & execution of therapeutic activities
• Mobility assistance
• Assisting with meals, feeding and hydration
• Toileting & personal care if required
• Basic administration and reporting

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Adults -Learning Disabilities

skills

be person centred,caring,empathy,non-judgemental,patience

education

NVQ 2 in health and social care