Job Title: Support Worker - Children's Disability Respite Services
Total Care Recruitment is seeking full-time Band 3 Support Workers for Children's Disability Respite Services in Lisburn.
Job Summary:
The post holder will be a member of the care staff who will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering best quality care to the children who avail of the service. They will assist in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the provision of care for children with physical or learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
* NISCC Registration
* Use evidence-based practice to support continuous improvement within the service
* Coordinate effective and holistic care in a multi-professional setting
* Contribute to improving effective care using an outcomes approach
* Lead by example in promoting high standards of care to ensure a quality service
This role involves supporting young people with physical and emotional care needs.
* Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance, efficient completion of duties, and participation in department/team work activities
* Assist in the assessment of care for children who use the specific service
* Help in planning care using person-centred planning
* Implement care for individuals and client groups using the person-centred approach
* Maintain good communication with patients/clients and relatives/carers, ensuring individual needs are met, and address any issues identified
* Monitor and report on clients' progress and maintain accurate up-to-date records
Essential Criteria:
* NVQ Level 2 in care AND 1 year's experience working with support families OR
* NVQ Level 3 in Care OR
* Two years' relevant experience working with children and families
* NISCC Registration
* Hold a current full driving license and have access to a car on appointment
* Good communication skills in dealing with crises and challenging behaviour and working with families
* Skills and knowledge to work with children with disabilities and challenging behaviour
You will also need to complete an Enhanced Access NI application.
Total Care Recruitment adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice.
Our Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available on request.
If you are motivated, compassionate, and passionate about working with children, we want to hear from you.
Total Care Recruitment offers weekly pay and 24/7 support from our professional team.
Benefits:
* Weekly pay
* Annual leave
* Mileage