Senior Support Workers (Cookstown)

Positive Futures • Full-time • Cookstown, Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom • £25,500 - £27,500 / year • 3w ago

Senior Support Workers

Positive Futures

Charity Jobs NI (part of the Happy Jobs group) is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Positive Futures to support the recruitment of multiple dedicated, compassionate, and supportive Senior Support Workers in the Mid-Ulster (Cookstown & Magherafelt) area. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to positively impact lives every day.

About Positive Futures:

Positive Futures transforms lives daily by supporting people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their dreams and live fulfilling, independent lives through tailored, person-centred support.

About the Role:

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in mentoring and guiding both your team and the individuals we support. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality care, promoting independence and facilitating community involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Person-Centred Support: Develop supportive relationships, provide tailored care, and coordinate reviews and personal plans.
Health & Safety: Ensure the wellbeing of individuals, manage personal care respectfully, and report safeguarding concerns promptly.
Social & Communication: Promote independent decision-making, community engagement, and maintain vital social connections.
Skill Development: Assist individuals in domestic tasks, financial management, and accessing essential services.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential: At least 6 months paid experience in health and social care or community support roles.
Desirable: Experience using person-centred support plans; QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to obtain).

Skills:

Respectful and empathetic communication
Problem-solving and decision-making
Adaptability and resilience

Why Join Positive Futures:

Professional Development: Ongoing training, full induction and clear career progression pathways.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Westfield Health Cash Plan, 24/7 UK GP and counselling access, access to financial wellbeing tools, and private health cover options (optical, dental, physiotherapy) post-probation.
Work-Life Balance: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, sick pay post-probation, bereavement leave, career breaks, emergency time off and flexible working options.
Annual Leave: 28–33 days paid annual leave including public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
Pension: Contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, full-time.

Location:

Mid Ulster

Salary:

Up to £14.06 per hour (£27,500 annually, FTE).

Contract Type:

Permanent

We'd be keen to speak with you if you are currently working in roles such as:

Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Team Leader in Care, or Residential Support Worker.

Please Note: Applications may be reviewed upon receipt, and vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is advised.

Interested?

To apply, please submit your updated CV via online or email directly to Charity Jobs NI at . For further details or the full job description, please contact our team on 028 9248 2205.