Support Workers (Woodbank)
Posted 1 week ago by Apex Housing Association
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Omagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Support Worker role at Woodbank House involves providing care and support to adults with mental health issues and learning disabilities in a supported living environment. The position requires a commitment to helping tenants develop skills and participate in decision-making. Candidates must meet specific qualifications and experience criteria, including registration with NISCC. The role offers various benefits, including competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care and support to adults with mental health issues and learning disabilities.
- Assist tenants in developing skills and participating in daily decision-making.
- Maintain compliance with registration requirements with NISCC.
- Complete relevant qualifications and training as required.
- Perform administrative duties as needed.
- Participate in a comprehensive paid induction programme.
Key Skills:
- QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- 6 months experience in a formal care/support role or 2 years' experience in a similar role.
- Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
- Ability to work towards relevant qualifications.
- Administrative skills.
- Registration with NISCC or willingness to achieve registration within 6 months.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Omagh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
JOB TITLE:Support Worker - Learning Disability/Mental Health
LOCATION: Woodbank House
POST: Reserve List for Permanent/Temporary, Part-time/Full-TIme for Woodbank House
Woodbank House is a supported living accommodation giving care and support for 16 adults with mental health issues. It is situated centrally within Omagh. Woodbank House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year, supporting tenants to develop skills and get involved in day-to-day decision making.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent And 6 months experience in a formal care/support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/ mental healthissues. MustbecurrentlyregisteredwithNISCCorifnew tothe sector mustachieve registration within 6 months. Previous experience in administrative duties. Or 2 years' experience in a formal care /support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health issues. Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months Previous experience in administrative duties. Must be willing to work towards the completion of relevant qualification. *Formal Care / Support may include caring at home, where the carer is in receipt of Carers' Allowance. Formal Care / Support may also include voluntary work in a formal setting. This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.
WHY WORK FOR APEX?
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
- Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
- 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
- Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
- Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
- Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
- Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
- comprehensive paid induction programme
- enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
- enhanced rate for overtime worked
- free on-site car parking
All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's. Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th July 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website
Skills: Health and Social Care Personal Care Social Housing Person Centred and Caring mental health learning disability
Benefits: 20 days paid leave + 12 statutory days Occupational sick pay Maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Training and Development Opportunities