Floating Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Downpatrick, United Kingdom The Cedar Foundation Full time

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
REF: 24-063-FSW-DOWN-WEB

Job Role Floating Support Worker

Location To cover Downpatrick/Lisburn/Newtownards NIHE geographical area

Salary £22,946 (Per Annum, Pro Rata)

Hours 30 Hours per week - Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pm

The Service:
Downpatrick/Lisburn/Newtownards Elderly People (55+) Floating Support Scheme

Cedar delivers a range of services that enable people with disabilities to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Our Floating Support Services are delivered throughout Northern Ireland and aim to ensure that people can remain living independently in their own home.

The Role:
Providing a Floating Support Service to elderly people (55+) who require housing related support to develop their capacity to live independently and maintain their tenancy, in the Downpatrick/Lisburn/Newtownards areas.

Floating support can help a service user to resolve a housing crisis, improve their skills and build confidence in order to take control of their life and make their own decisions and maintain their tenancy.

Note: Personal care is not required for this post.

**Benefits**:
Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Cedar recognises 12 statutory days

Annual incremental pay increases on a 3-point salary scale

Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities

Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance

Access 24/7 Doctors Line

Cashback health scheme

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Essential Criteria

RQF level 2 Qualification, or equivalent (QCF, NVQ etc.)

Minimum of 1 years’ paid and/or voluntary experience of providing support services to elderly people (55+) people, people with disabilities and/or other vulnerable groups

Knowledge of the effects of elderly people (55+), people with disabilities and/or other vulnerable groups

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Expected Interview Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024

We are happy to accommodate interviews not only face-to-face, but my Teams, or Zoom

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