Job description

MPA Healthcare are recruiting Day Care Support Workers on Behalf of our Clients in the Southern trust Area. The support worker will work as a member of a team within day services meeting the assessed needs of individual adult service users with learning/physical/sensory disabilities accessing day services which will be centre based or within the wider community.

Essential Criteria:

• NISCC Registration
• Enhanced Access NI (Access NI check to be completed via MPA)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to adults with learning, physical and sensory disabilities.
• Follow individual care plans and support each person’s needs.
• Help with personal care, meals and daily activities.
• Plan and support activities in the day centre and community.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Support individuals with complex health and behavioural needs.
• Assist with the safe transport of service users to and from the day centre.
• Help with medication in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Report any concerns or changes in a service user’s health or wellbeing.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Follow health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
• Keep accurate records and report any risks or incidents.
• Attend required training, meetings and supervision.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications/Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF); or
• Have four GCSEs at grades A–C, or equivalent/higher qualifications, including English Language, plus at least one year of paid experience providing direct care; or
• Have at least two years of paid experience providing direct care.

Direct care experience must be in a hospital, residential or nursing home, or community care setting, and must be evidenced on the application form.

Applicants must also be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (QCF/RQF) within one year of appointment.

Desirable Criteria

Applicants should ideally have:

• Experience working within disability services.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ/QCF/VRQ/RQF) or an equivalent qualification.

Assessment Method: Shortlisting will be based on the information provided in the application form.

Please note: Desirable criteria may be used during shortlisting where necessary. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet these criteria in their application.

Benefits for YOU:

Weekly Pay- (you will be paid every Friday)

Holiday Fund

Pension Scheme

Hours of Work: These posts are 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday 9-3.30 on a rota) and are temporary to 23^rd December 2026.