Support Worker Derry

Mencap Londonderry, Northern Ireland Jun 23, 2025

Type Part Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Contract

Support Worker focuses on supporting people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines.

What the role involves

  • Supporting people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines.
  • Assisting with personal care and medication, including bathing and dressing.
  • Help with finances and everyday tasks like shopping and bill payments.
  • Encourage independence and social inclusion by supporting community activities and groups.
  • Use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life.
  • Build trusting, meaningful relationships based on empathy and respect.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant care, clinical, support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.

Confirmed role details

  • 🕒 Contract Types: Part-time (various hours and shifts available).
  • 💷 Sponsorship: Unfortunately, this role does not meet the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
  • Waterside: 1 x 23-hour flexible contract, and 1 x 23-hour waking night contract.
  • 7:00am – 11:00pm.

Candidate fit

  • patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits
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