Support Assistant (Days or Nights)

£12.75 per hour
Permanent Contracts available: 12, 18, 24 & 36 hours per week (7-day cover including evenings & weekends)

MPA Recruitment is delighted to support The Cedar Foundation in the recruitment of Support Assistants for permanent roles at their Lisburn service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

About the Service:

Johnston Way in North Lisburn is a Registered Domiciliary Care Agency and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) service. It consists of two purpose-built dwellings, each home to four people, offering 24-hour person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities and associated needs.

The Role:

As a Support Assistant, you will work as part of a close-knit team providing high-quality care and support tailored to each individual. Key duties include:

• Supporting service users with daily living activities
• Facilitating personal care and meeting support needs
• Encouraging participation in a wide range of activities
• Promoting inclusion and independence

Support Assistants must be flexible, with availability to work evenings, weekends, unsociable hours, and public holidays on a rotational basis

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a care or support role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including basic numeracy)
• Working knowledge of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities
• Understanding of behaviours that challenge and how to support them effectively

Benefits Include:

• Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rata (increasing with service to 6.6 and then 7 weeks)
• Paid breaks & free refreshments
• Recognition & Reward scheme
• NISCC registration fees paid
• High street and online discount scheme
• Access to fully funded training, including QCF Level 3
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Pension: 5% employee, 4% employer contribution
• Occupational Sick Pay after 6 months
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP support
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPI Intervention training provided

Please note: The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship for this role.