Support Worker

Female Night Support Worker                                                                         REF: 19-160-NSW-MC-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.

At Meadowvale Court we provide tenancy based accommodation with care for adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, physical, sensory or neurological disability. 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.

Due to rapid continual growth and development, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Female Night Support Worker to join our team within the supported living service for individuals with learning disability, autism and complex behaviours.
We are looking for confident, calm and compassionate people who can provide meaningful support.
The Night 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, she will also be involved in the delivery of individual care plans

As well as an excellent benefit package the Cedar Foundation also offer you a unique opportunity to progress your skills and experience through our commitment to the development of our staff team with training and learning opportunities.

Hours:                    20 hours per week,

Night Duty:            10pm – 8am (2 nights per week over a 3-week rota)

Contract:               Permanent

Location:               Meadowvale, Lisburn

Salary:                   £15761 per annum pro rata based on a 35 hour week (£8.66 per hour)

Essential:                              

• Numeracy & literacy (English language) skills
• Demonstrable evidence of 6 months experience of providing physical care / support for individuals. 

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)(b) of the Sex Discrimination Order 1976

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Benefits
Starting on 20 days annual leave plus Cedar recognises 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
Access 24/7 Doctors Line
Cashback health scheme
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Apply online at:

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

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER