Support Worker


Job description

Support People - Join the Team at Millburn Close. At Millburn Close, we’re proud to provide person-centred support for adults living with mental health needs, helping people to build independence, maintain wellbeing, and achieve their personal goals through a strengths-based recovery approach. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop valuable support skills, and empower people to live fulfilling lives within their community. What Makes Millburn Close Special? Millburn Close is a supportive and welcoming service where people are encouraged to take control of their own recovery journey, develop confidence, and maintain meaningful connections within their local community. Our team works alongside Service Users to promote social inclusion, independence, wellbeing, and positive mental health outcomes. Every day is different, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference through practical, emotional and recovery-focused support.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with Service Users and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
  • Support Service Users to manage their physical health, mental health and wellbeing through the development and implementation of an individual support plan.
  • Contribute towards a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
  • Maintain clear, accurate, timely and complete written records / documentation.
  • Building confidence, independence and daily living skills.
  • Supporting positive mental health and wellbeing goals.
  • Assisting with household tasks, budgeting, shopping and meal preparation.
  • Encouraging community engagement, social activities and meaningful relationships.
  • Supporting people to attend appointments and access relevant services.
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles, personal safety and informed decision-making.
  • Build trusting and professional relationships with Service Users through a supportive and empathetic approach.
  • Support people to manage their mental health, physical health and overall wellbeing.
  • Deliver person-centred support plans using a recovery-focused approach.
  • Encourage Service Users to develop independence and achieve personal goals.
  • Support people with daily living skills, social inclusion and community participation.
  • Work closely with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to a safe, therapeutic and supportive environment.

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.
  • An interest in working with people within a care environment.

Vacancy ID
1792587
Job ref.
NTX1244164
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Belfast
Location
Carryduff, Belfast
Salary
£13.19 - £13.74 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37
Published date
20/10/2026
Closing date
03/11/2026
Worktime
Monday - Sunday, to be discussed - may include nights, evenings and weekends.

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