Support Worker


Job description

To provide professional, innovative high quality, care and support to people with learning disabilities to ensure they live healthy, productive lives and are supported to achieve their full potential within all aspects of their lives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
  • Display compassion and sensitivity to the people who use our services’ and next of kin needs.
  • Contribute towards a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
  • Support the people who use our services to manage their physical health, mental health and wellbeing through the development and implementation of an individual support plan.
  • Identify problems and issues and work with the people who use our services to provide the most appropriate solutions to promote wellbeing for all.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • To be willing to work various shifts, which may include days, nights, evenings and weekends.
  • Experience of supporting an individual with household tasks and/or providing emotional support.

Further Information

Location: Peter's Hill, Belfast.

Vacancy ID
1755456
Job ref.
NTX1161502
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers,Charity and Voluntary,Childcare and Social Work
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
£12.70 per hour.
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
24
Published date
20/01/2026
Closing date
03/02/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed.

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