Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Job Reference: SW06/25

Contract Type: Permanent- Full time (40 hrs per week)

Rate of Pay: £13 per hour additional 5% enhanced rate for unsocial hours.

Hours: Rotation shift pattern across Monday to Sunday as required and flexibility to be able to cover at short notice and to work unsocial hours (nights, evenings and weekends)

Location: Cuan Mhuire NI 200 Dublin Rd Newry Co. Down BT35 8RL

Client Group: Adults at risk as a result of addiction and homelessness

What Could You Offer Us?

· Would you like to be part of our dedicated team working with people with addiction?

· Do you believe that everyone is entitled to the very best care and support?

· Do you agree that everyone deserves to be treated equally and fairly with dignity and respect?

· Could you offer hope to people who feel rejected and dejected as a result of their addiction?

· Do you want the opportunity to make a real difference to individuals living with addiction and their families?

· Could you support our residents to re-discover their unique goodness, giftedness and bring back meaning and purpose to their lives?

What We Can Offer You:

Here in Cuan Mhuire we offer a stimulating and rewarding career working within a supportive, collaborative and friendly environment.

As a staff member you can avail of a range of benefits and supports to include:-

· Ongoing training, learning and professional development opportunities, including access to QCF qualifications.

· Permanent full-time posts working 40 hours per week.

· 3% Employer contributory pension scheme.

· 32 days paid annual leave (inclusive of all public holidays in Northern Ireland).

· Additional 5% enhanced rate for unsocial hours.

· Paid breaks with complimentary hot meals and refreshments on duty.

· Free access to a state of the art gym facility.

Job Summary: The support worker will work as part of a team to provide effective addiction recovery and housing support services to assist and support services users develop their capacity to live independently free from addiction.

Purpose: The support worker will work directly with the resident to provide effective 24 hours support services within accommodation units. The support worker will assist in the provision of high quality professional housing support services to those who are affected by alcohol/gambling misuse and or related problems.

Support workers will undertake needs and risk assessments which form part of the support planning process, addressing identified needs, aspirations and goals. Support workers will also work in partnership with service user's family members/close friends and other health professionals.

The successful candidate will require:

Ø NVQ Level 2 or 4 GCSE's at Grade C or above (including Maths and English) or an equivalent qualification.

Ø One year's full time relevant experience within the past five years of working directly with people in a supportive role. This experience must include proven ability working directly with individuals with complex needs or with people presenting with any of the following:

· Substance/Gambling addiction

· Homelessness

· Vulnerable adults

Ø Ability to carry out needs and risk assessments and undertake support planning.

Ø Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation for working with vulnerable adults.

Ø Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Data Protection

Ø Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally including report writing, and the ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels.

Ø Effective organisational skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.

Ø Good computer skills to include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Ø Ability to work as part of a team with a caring and positive disposition.

Ø Flexible and adaptable approach to working arrangements and shift patterns.

Further Information:

Please email or contact our office below to request an application pack or obtain further information.

Ø Administration Office, Cuan Mhuire, 200 Dublin Road, Newry, Co Down, BT358RL

Telephone:

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12th December 2025.

Cuan Mhuire is committed to safeguarding all our staff, residents and visitors. As such, all potential employees will be required to undertake an enhanced Access NI check prior to commencement of any work in the centre.

Cuan Mhuire (NI) is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person