Support Worker

**Job description**:
**About us**

Advanced Care (NI) is one of Northern Ireland's fastest growing social care providers, with over 10 years of experience providing care to service users in their homes, and working with various charities and non-profits across the region.

Due to rapid expansion in our Supported Living service, we are looking for experienced Support Workers to join our Lisburn Team

**What we offer**:

- Competitive pay
- £13.85 per hour weekdays and £14.85 per hour weekends
- A supportive team environment
- Ongoing training, development & support
- Paid Annual Leave

**About The Role**

**About the Role**

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable staff to work in our Supported Living services in Lisburn. We are particularly interested in staff who prefer to work shifts which could include night shifts or sleep-in shifts.

Full time hours are available, from 35 to 48 hours, including evenings and weekends. Night shifts are also available.

**Required Criteria**
- At least one year’s experience as a Support Worker
- A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care
- Drivers Licence (highly preferred) Right to live and work in the UK

**Desired Criteria**
- MAPA training or willingness to complete MAPA training
- NISCC (preferred)

**Skills Needed**

**About The Company**

Advanced Care Services places significant importance on its care assistants and support workers, recognizing them as key contributors to the organization's mission of improving people's lives every day. The company fosters an environment of growth and development by offering team members various opportunities for advancement, including NVQ courses, specialized training, and internal career progression within the organization. Employees can enjoy competitive pay rates that rank among the highest in the industry, along with the flexibility to tailor work schedules to their individual circumstances. This flexibility accommodates different life situations, whether the employee is studying, working part-time or full-time, or managing other commitments. Choosing a career with Advanced Care Services means becoming part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the local community.

**Company Culture**

Advanced Care Services provides bespoke care tailored to meet the needs of its service users. The organization offers three main types of services:
**Domiciliary Care**: Care assistants provide personalized support to clients in their own homes, enabling them to live independently while maintaining daily routines. This care includes assistance with household tasks, meal preparation, medication management, personal care, errands, and transport. It also offers respite for family and friends.

**Supported Living**: The organization supports individuals in supported living environments, focusing on promoting independence while offering guidance and support. Services include help with household tasks, grocery shopping and meal preparation, medication prompts, errands, transport, and companionship.

**Companionship**: This service can be provided in clients' homes or other settings and involves care assistants offering company and emotional support. It helps reduce loneliness, provides respite for families, and leads to better long-term outcomes and overall wellbeing. Services include extended home visits, involvement in hobbies, transport for day trips and appointments, and accompanying clients to various activities.

**Company Benefits**

Vacation, Paid time off, Flexible schedule, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Progression opportunities

**Salary**

£13.85 - £14.85 per hour