The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Job Ref 24-265-SA-JW-WEB Job Role Support Assistant (Days or Nights) Location 1 Johnston Way, Lisburn, BT28 2XE Salary £12.14 per hour Enhanced additional Hours at £13.35 per hour Hours 12 hour, 18 hour, 24 hour & 36 hour contracts available, 7 day cover- Evenings & weekends Support Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to £250 T&Cs Apply.
The Service: Johnston way, located in North Lisburn, is a Registered Domiciliary Care Agency and Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 2 dwellings, each for four people.
The service offers a person-centred approach for service users who have Learning Disabilities and associated needs.
The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides care and support on a 24 hour basis.
The Role: The role of Support Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
To assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.
Support Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.
Benefits Annual Leave 5.6 weeks in each leave year pro rata (including of public holidays).
This increases with length of service to 6.6 weeks pro rata after 5 years' service and 7 weeks pro rata after 10 years' service Paid breaks Free tea and coffee Recognition & Reward scheme available to all staff in the course of their work Paid annual NISCC registration fees Discounts at over 600 online and high street stores and restaurants Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3 Enhanced rate of pay for working on bank holidays 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 The successful candidate will be supported and trained in CPI Intervention Cycle to work scheme Please note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship Essential Criteria 6 months experience of providing care/support Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities Demonstratable understanding and knowledge on behaviours that challenge Closing Date: 27th November 2024 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs 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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