Support Worker – Learning Disabilities & Autism

Job Title:

Support Worker
Agency:
New Age Recruiters Limited

Location:

Belfast
Salary/Rate: £13.68 - £14.88 per hour

Hours:

Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts available

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and motivated Support Workers to join our team. You will support individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism, empowering them to live fulfilling, independent lives while promoting dignity, respect, and choice. Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism is desirable, but candidates without prior experience will also be considered as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Support with daily living activities, including personal care where required
• Encourage independence and skill development
• Support individuals to access the community and participate in activities
• Promote positive behaviour support strategies
• Administer medication (following training)
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and colleagues
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults

• Caring, patient and empathetic
• Reliable and punctual
• Good communicators
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to work shifts, including evenings and weekends where required
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undertake training and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality
• Desirable:
  Previous experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Desirable:
  Experience with positive behaviour support

• Competitive pay: £13.68 – £14.88 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full training provided (including Autism and Learning Disability awareness)
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme (where applicable)

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Interested and qualified candidates should  to apply online for this job.