Support Worker (Day Services)

Cedar Foundation; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bangor seeks a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities at their facilities. The role involves delivering person-centred care, promoting independence, and ensuring clients' needs are met. Candidates should have at least 6 months of caring experience and excellent communication skills. Benefits include generous annual leave, paid breaks, and professional development opportunities. Flexibility for unsociable hours is required. Closing date for applications is January 7, 2026.

Benefits

Annual leave of 5.6 weeks, increasing with service

Paid breaks

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Paid annual NISCC registration fees

Occupational Sick Pay

Health Cashback Scheme

Special offers at retailers

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid or personal responsibilities).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including numeracy.
• Interest in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care programmes and varied activities.
• Promote inclusion and independence for service users.
• Deliver person-centred care and personal support.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interest in working with people in a care environment

Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities

Job description

Support Worker - Day Services

Ref: 25-378-SW-Croft-WEB

Job Role: Support Worker

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Location: Croft Communities, Day Services, 71 Bloomfield Road, Bangor, BT20 4UR

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9:15 to 3:15pm).

Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Support Workers must be available to work unsociable hours and on public holidays on a rotational basis.

The Service

Croft Communities Day Services provides day care and day opportunities for individuals with learning disability based in Bangor, Co Down. Day Services is registered with RQIA to provide 6 Daycare places per day within the facility. Croft Communities provide 14 Day Opportunities places per day.

The Role

The Support Worker is part of the Croft Communities team and the main purpose of their role is to assist in the provision of programmes of care, providing a range of varied activities to meet the assessed personal needs of individuals who attend Day Services.

The support worker will work as part of the Day Services team promoting inclusion in the community and maximising independence.

The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.

Essential Criteria

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

Benefits

• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks (pro rata) in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service and 7 weeks after 10 years' of service.
• Paid breaks.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free tea and coffee available.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
• Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including RQF Level 3.
• 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 retailer.

Please note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.

Closing Date: 7th January 2026 at 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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