This job expired on 14th July 2026
(R) Support Worker
(R) Support Worker
Key role information:
Location - Willows Supported Living Service, Coleraine
Working Hours - Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Part time positions also available.
Salary Information - Up to £13.12 per hour
What happens after you apply?
We value your time, so here's a clear overview of the process from the moment you hit submit!
Panel shortlisting - Our hiring panel reviews every application, whatever the outcome you'll hear back from us - no one's left wondering.
Interviews - We value connection. Supporting someone to live their best life is a role built on relationships, so we like to meet you properly - interviews are held in person.
Conditional Offer - If steps 1 and 2 go well, we'll make a conditional offer and ask for some practical bits - ID, right-to-work details, referees and a few others
Contact - After you apply, your candidate portal lets you message our friendly Talent Acquisition team directly, any time during the process
We review applications as they come in and may close this role early once sufficient numbers have been received. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you’re interested.
About this role
What does a Support Worker do?
Put simply, you help someone live the life they want.
Some days that's cooking together, sorting the weekly shop, or getting out into the local community. Other days it's helping someone reach a goal they've been dreaming about for years. The heart of it is the relationship - getting to know someone and supporting them in a way that's truly theirs, so they have real choice and control over their own life.
We'll give you a full, paid induction and a great team around you. What matters is being kind, patient, and bringing a sense of fun.
Our approach is person-centred and built on a simple belief: where others see problems, we see possibilities. Join us and you become part of that.
The Main Responsibilities center around:
Providing Person Centred Support
Supporting People to Develop and Maintain Key Skills in relation to Housing Support
Supporting Independence, Social and Communication Skills
Some Administration such as record keeping and report completion.
See job profile for more information. All duties must be carried out within the policies and procedures of the Organisation.
Access NI:
An Enhanced Access NI Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from obtaining the position.
Positive Futures adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Positive Futures also have a Policy and procedure on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and Storage & Handling copies of which can be made available upon request
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of religious belief; political opinion; sex; sexual orientation; marital or civil partnership status; racial group; age; disability
What you will need
Required criteria
- Personal or work experience of providing care or support for someone
- Basic digital skills e.g. to record notes and use rota, HR or care systems.
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Data Entry and Basic Computer Skills
Building Relationships
Empathy
Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
Experience working with vulnerable people
Providing personal care
