Senior Support Worker
We have vacancies for dedicated Senior Support Workers to join our team in a Learning Disability unit service in West Belfast.
The service will be supporting residents with Learning Disabilities and complex needs within their own self-contained apartment to live a full and valued life.
Job type – Full time or Part time, permanent
Hours - Day/Night duty
Salary – Circa £14 per hour
Conway Group Healthcare is a family, caring for other families. Our ethos is simple...."we take the time because it's the little things that matter”.
About the role
Key responsibilities:
- As a Senior Support Worker, you will work with our resident to help them live a full and valued life.
- Assist in the safe administration of medication after full training. Liaise with Team Leader and Home Manager around any issues with safe administration of medication.
- Support the Team Leader to provide the highest quality, person-centred care.
- Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care whilst promoting independence, respect and dignity.
- Support resident’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Promote best practice in relation to health & safety, confidentiality and security. Care will be carried out under the supervision / direction of a Team Leader and Home Manager.
Essential Criteria:
Candidates must have at least 2 years previous Care Assistant experience and have achieved a minimum of NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care. Additionally, you must have a clear record with regards to professional conduct, performance, and attendance.
Ideal Candidate:
- Caring and friendly nature to help create a homely environment for our resident.
- Excellent communication and people skills, particularly with people with Learning Disabilities.
- Experience in a care background is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Benefits:
- Apprenticeship programme which will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and achieve qualifications in NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care which will enhance your career prospects. With future plans to complete Level 5.
- Career development opportunities
- Online Training, Paid Practical Training, Ongoing Clinical Skills Training
- Free car parking
- Workplace pension
- Incentives for employee referrals
If this role appeals to you and you are a good communicator, team player, flexible and a good timekeeper, please forward your CV via the APPLY button below.
Conway Group Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
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Conway Group
The Conway Group started in 1974 with PJ and Tillie Conway establishing PJ Conway Contractors Limited. It has since expanded into Property and Healthcare, forming the Conway Group of Companies. Our team’s expertise and commitment to excellence have built a reputation for quality and driven growth. We focus on meeting clients' needs and are recognized as market leaders in Property development, investment, asset management, Construction, and Healthcare.
Conway Group is a privately owned group of companies specialising in Property development, investment, asset management, Construction and Healthcare with an impressive track record in the delivery of high quality projects.
We know that professional caring is hard work, physically, mentally and emotionally, but we also know that what you give in love you receive back again tenfold. Caring for someone less able than yourself is one of the most satisfying jobs you can do. You’re good at what you do and what you do makes a difference! That’s caring. When you work with Conway Group Healthcare, you become part of our family and community. We know how important your job is and we’ll support you to be your best and to be happy at your work. Whatever role you have with us, we will ensure that you have the training, skills, attitude and team around you to help you be your best. We invest in our staff, we look after our staff and we care for our staff. We’ll always be there with a thank-you and praise for a job well done and we’ll support you with mentoring, and continuous professional development opportunities so that you can improve and grow with us. We’ve got a hard-earned reputation as one of the best, most experienced and most dedicated senior healthcare groups. As you can imagine we are professional in everything we do and the highest standards are the only ones we work to. We will want your best, but we’ll give you our best in return. Join the family!
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Free parking
Open office
Competitive salary
Progression opportunities
Senior Support Worker
The Conway Group started in 1974 with PJ and Tillie Conway establishing PJ Conway Contractors Limited. It has since expanded into Property and Healthcare, forming the Conway Group of Companies. Our team’s expertise and commitment to excellence have built a reputation for quality and driven growth. We focus on meeting clients' needs and are recognized as market leaders in Property development, investment, asset management, Construction, and Healthcare.