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Female Support Worker - Nights Awake

Female Support Worker - Nights Awake

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Job Ref: 26-230-FNSWCL-CROFT-WEB

Job Role: Female Support Worker - Nights Awake

(This position is open to female applicants only. The lawful recruitment of a female for this position falls within the exception allowed by Article 10 (2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Order 1976)

Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Location: Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd, Bangor, BT20 4UR
Hours: 24 hours per week (7-day cover)

Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Support Workers must be available to work unsociable hours and on public holidays on a rotational basis. Working Pattern can be discussed.

The Service:

Croft Communities provide residential support to adults with learning disabilities. The Support Worker is part of the Croft Communities team and the main purpose of their role is to provide care and support to service users with a learning disability to enable them to live happy and fulfilled lives reaching their full potential within their local community.

Croft Lodge is a seven-bed wheelchair friendly respite unit which provides adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to come and enjoy a break with us. This service provides 24 hour tailored care and allows main carers to avail of a break to recharge.

The Role:

The role of Support Worker always requires a team approach with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes:

Assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
Support service users with identified personal care and support needs.

Support Workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits:

Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service and 7 weeks after 10 years' service.
Paid breaks.
Free on-site parking.
Free tea and coffee available.
Cycle to work scheme.
Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including RQF Level 3.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service).
Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
Health Cashback Scheme.
Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailer.

Essential Criteria:

A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
Interest in working with people in a care environment.
Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

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Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026 at 10:00 am

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