Part-Time Bank Community Respite Worker (As and When Basis) - Bangor

Caring Breaks • Casual • Bangor, Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom • from £12.60 / year • 12h ago

Looking for flexible work in a caring role?

Caring Breaks is recruiting Part-Time Bank Community Respite Workers on an "as and when" basis to provide support and respite to adults with learning disabilities, assisting them in their social and recreational pursuits.

About Caring Breaks

Established in 1999, Caring Breaks was created to address the shortage of respite breaks available for those caring for adults with learning disabilities. The organisation provides regular, short breaks for family carers while offering social and recreational activities for their adult relatives with learning disabilities. Caring Breaks operates as a partnership between family carers, the business community, and the statutory sector.

Our Vision: Every family carer of an adult with a learning disability in Northern Ireland will have access to short breaks.

Our Mission: To provide regular, short respite breaks for family carers of adults with a learning disability.

Our Core Values:

Person-centred and supportive to both family carers and individuals with learning disabilities.
Integrity and professionalism in all activities.
Collaboration with stakeholders to provide high-quality services that meet evolving needs.

For more information, visit our website or Facebook page.

Position: Part-Time Bank Community Respite Worker

Location: Belfast, Lisburn, and Bangor areas

Hourly Rate: £12.60

Hours: Flexible; shifts available on weekday evenings (5 pm – 9 pm) and Saturdays (1 pm – 5 pm).

Responsibilities:

Support adults with learning disabilities in a community setting, encouraging their social and leisure interests.
Ensure clients’ safety and involvement in chosen activities.
Assist with personal care, mobility, and skill development.
Report incidents and manage finances responsibly.

Person Specification

Knowledge:
Understanding of the rights and needs of people with learning disabilities.
Skills:
Self-motivation, reliability, flexibility, and good communication.
Experience:
Six months of caring experience (paid or unpaid), lone working, teamwork.
Circumstances:
Available to work evenings/weekends as needed, hold a full UK driving licence with access to an insured vehicle for work purposes.

Requirements:

Candidates must be over 18 years old.
Position requires an Access NI enhanced disclosure check.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should contact linda@caringbreaks.com for an application pack. Caring Breaks is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

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