Support Worker

Job Description

Role: Day Care Support Worker - Temporary - Lisburn
Job Overview
VANRATH are pleased to support a leading Belfast public sector employer seeking an interim Day Care Support Worker to assist adults with various disabilities, delivering care in both centre and community settings.

  • Salary: Band 3
  • 30 hours/week, Monday to Friday
  • Starting 30th June, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support person-centred care by contributing to assessment, implementation, and regular review of individual care plans alongside a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Deliver care and activities independently or as part of a team, both within the centre and the wider community, to meet complex physical, behavioural, and health needs.
  • Provide direct support with personal care, mobility, meal provision, and alternative feeding methods, following individual risk assessments and guidance.
  • Assist with medication and health monitoring, including safe administration and accurate record-keeping, in line with policies.
  • Promote safety and compliance by adhering to health and safety, infection control, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain high-quality service delivery through routine checks, equipment monitoring, and reporting concerns or risks promptly to senior staff.
  • Foster respectful communication with service users, carers, and colleagues, ensuring a holistic and confidential approach to care.
  • Undertake guide help duties where required, ensuring safe transport, proper use of safety equipment, and secure handling of personal belongings.

Essential Criteria:
Experience/Qualifications

  • NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), OR
    • Level 2 Diploma plus one year's paid care experience (ACS only), OR
    • 4 GCSEs (A-C including English) plus one year's paid direct care experience, OR
    • Two years' paid direct care experience (MHS only).
  • Willingness to complete Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification within 18 months if not already held. Additional Requirements:
    • Willing to undertake the Level 3 qualification within one year of appointment.
    • Registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) or willing to register upon appointment.
    • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (unless exempt due to disability and alternative transport is approved by the Trust). Driving may be required as part of the role.
    Desirable Criteria:
    • Experience of working within disability and adult community services.
    • NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent qualification).
    For further information on this job, or any other Public Sector role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.