Female Support Worker

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Female Support Worker (This position is open to female applicants only.The lawful recruitment of a female for this position falls within the exception allowed by Article 10 (2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Order 1976)

Ref                        25-116-FSW-SBLO-WEB
Job Role               Female Support Worker
Location               Ardkeen, 86 Malborough Park North, Belfast BT9 6AS.
Salary                   £12.60
Hours                   35 hours per week.

We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus up to £250 (pro rata): The bonus will be £100 on successful completion of 6 months’ service and a further £150 on the first anniversary totalling £250.

The Service

At South Belfast Living Options we provide support and care to adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, Physical or Learning Disability, Sensory or Neurological Disability. Service Users are supported over two schemes, Hillmount in Finaghy Road South and Ardkeen which is just off the Lisburn Road. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and social skills and household management.

The Role

The role of Support Worker requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes:

• Assisting service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
• Supporting service users with identified personal care and support needs

Benefits

• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases
•  with length of service.
• Paid breaks
• Free tea and coffee
• Recognition & Reward scheme available to all staff in the course of their work
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees
• Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service)
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support
• Health Cashback Scheme
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship

Essential Criteria

1. A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities)
2. Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills
3. Interest in working with people in a care environment.
4. Awareness of the needs of people with  learning  and physical disabilities

Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date:  Friday 16th May 2025 at 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER