Senior Support Worker, AbbeyHouse ~Londonderry

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Support Worker

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Abbey House POST:
Permanent and Reserve List for Full-Time/Part-Time Positions for the Derry~Londonderry Area Abbey House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 12 Housing with Care Tenants. It is situated in the city centre of Derry~Londonderry. Abbey provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.

Essential Criteria Must be currently registered with NISCC or must achieve registration within 6 months Have successfully completed Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent AND A minimum of 2 years experience in a formal setting working in a support role in a paid capacity with vulnerable adults Previous experience in administrative duties. Previous supervisory experience Must be willing to undertake and successfully complete if required:
Level 3 certificate in management (ILM ) Level 4 & or Level 5 Health & Social care qualification in line with NISCC CiP framework Have experience in using computer systems in previous work settings and be able to demonstrate same. This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. Please refer to attached link:
AccessNI Code of Practice. 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.

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 Lena by Inspire including 24hr advice line Bike to Work Scheme Staff wellbeing initiatives 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 worked free on-site car parking Apply by 15/09/2026 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.

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