Support Worker

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

Support Worker                                                                 REF: 19/156/SW-AH/WEB

The Cedar foundation deliver a range of services that enable people with disabilities to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Our services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland.

The Support Worker is part of the team whose function is to meet the practical, physical and emotional needs of individuals in receipt of services within the Cedar Foundation Residential Schemes.

Through a key worker system, he/she will also have involvement in the delivery of individual care plans.

Hours:                    30 hours per week

Contract:                Permanent

Location:                Supported Living Services in Belfast (Primary location in South Belfast)

Hourly Rate:           £15,761 per annum pro rata based on a  35 hour week (£8.66 per hour)

Essential:                              

• Numeracy & literacy (English language) skills
• Available to work shifts as required.
• Registered or willing to apply for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council. Once offer of employment has been made, applicants must register with NISCC. (Payment of NISCC registration fee will be reimbursed by Cedar)
• Demonstrable evidence of 6 months experience of providing physical care / support for individuals. 

Benefits

• Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Cedar recognizes 8 statutory days
• Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cashback health scheme & special offers at  over 600 leading high street and online retailers

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

Closing Date:   6th December 2019

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER