LCD6220 - Support Worker (Supported Living)

This role is currently under consultation

Omagh, Enniskillen and surrounding areas

£7.20 per hour (subject to consultation)

Full-time – 35 hours per week

Omagh Support Services provides a range of community-based services that support people aged 16+ with a physical disability, sensory impairment and/or acquired brain injury across the Western Health and Social Care Trust area.

Support Workers are expected to ensure the effective delivery of the day opportunity support services to meet the social, educational, vocational and personal support needs of the people who use the service. They must also work with these individuals as well as the staff team to enable individuals to attain their full potential and maximise the options available to them.

Furthermore, they will work in partnership with the people who use the service whilst encouraging choice, participation and motivation, whilst adhering at all times to the values of the organisation.

A good standard of education is required. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. However experience of working with individuals with addiction would be preferable.

Applicants must have the ability to work on their own (lone working) as well as part of a team. It is essential that applicants have the ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date records, can communicate effectively, and demonstrate an adequate level of IT skills. They must have a willingness and motivation to be innovative and develop the service, be willing to undertake required training including QCF level 2 in health and social care, and to work flexibly and creatively with the people who use our service and their families. Own transport and driving license is essential.

Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

A satisfactory Access NI check is required for this post.

To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference LCD6220. If you do not have internet access, please contact 01902 792060, quoting the reference number.

Closing Date:  Sunday 5th March 2017

Interview date: Thursday 9th March 2017