Support Workers

Apex Housing Association Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with mental health issues at Woodbank House. This role offers both part-time and full-time positions with competitive pay and extensive benefits including flexible working opportunities, annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in social care. This position entails 24-hour support for residents to enhance their quality of life and autonomy.

Benefits

20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay, and paternity pay

Opportunities for training and further education

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role and working with individuals with learning disabilities/mental health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.
• Previous experience in administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for 16 adults with mental health issues.
• Assist tenants in developing skills and involve them in decision making.

Skills

Health and Social Care

Personal Care

Social Housing

Person Centred Care

Education

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Support Worker - Learning Disability/Mental Health

LOCATION: Woodbank House

POST: Reserve List for Permanent/Temporary, Part-time/Full-Time for Woodbank House

Woodbank House is a supported living accommodation giving care and support for 16 adults with mental health issues. It is situated centrally within Omagh. Woodbank House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year, supporting tenants to develop skills and get involved in day-to-day decision making.

Essential Criteria

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• And
• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/mental health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• Previous experience in administrative duties.
• Or
• 2 years' experience in a formal care/support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities/Mental Health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within months
• Previous experience in administrative duties.
• Must be willing to work towards the completion of relevant qualification.
• Formal Care / Support may include caring at home, where the carer is in receipt of Carers' Allowance. Formal Care / Support may also include voluntary work in a formal setting.

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.

WHY WORK FOR APEX?

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
• 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
• Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
• Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
• Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr advice line
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
• Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
• comprehensive paid induction programme
• enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
• enhanced rate for overtime workedli>
• free on-site car parking

All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.

Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce.

CLOSING DATE

Tuesday 20th January 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website

Skills

• Health and Social Care
• Personal Care
• Social Housing
• Person Centred and Caring mental health learning disability

Benefits

• 20 days paid leave + 12 statutory days
• Occupational sick pay
• Maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities