Support Worker

Crossroads Care NI is a voluntary organisation whose sole purpose is to provide as much respite care as possible to carers of whatever age and disability.

We are delighted to announce that we are expanding this service to include all school holidays such as summer, Halloween, Christmas and Easter. This role will cover these holidays only.

Crossroads have been providing a service to Carers in Northern Ireland since 1979. We provide services through our domiciliary, Young Carers and In Your Prime projects.

Our mission is to provide quality, highly trained dependable staff to our customers, whenever they need us.

**OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB**

To provide a safe, stimulating and varied programme of play for children with special needs in our multifunctional children’s facilities.

**HOURS OF WORK**

Monday to Friday 3.00pm to 8.00pm

Saturday 09.30 am to 5.30 pm

**Hourly rate**:
£9.75 per hour Monday to Sunday

**About The Role**

**Also to:

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- Support to children with Special Needs
- Supervise children whilst in Crossroads Children’s Activity Room
- Effectively communicate with service users, work colleagues and managers.

This will involve the provision of personal, social and domestic care similar to that given by the primary carer or as stipulated within a personal care plan in conjunction with advice from the Scheme Manager respecting confidentiality at all times.

Relevant information about the families who receive Crossroads care will be given, to or subsequently obtained by the care attendant. It is vital that this information is kept confidential and unauthorised disclosure of personal client information is considered to be gross misconduct; which may result in disciplinary action.

You should note that the various duties; responsibilities and associated activities as stipulated in this job description constitute part of a support workers terms and conditions of employment.

**Required Criteria**
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to travel to work ( Belfast )

**Skills Needed**

Establishing Rapport With Clients, Ability to Use Positive Language, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs

**About The Company**

Crossroads is a registered charity and not for profit organisation that depends upon a major part of our domiciliary work being obtained through contracts with the Health and Social Services Trusts.

In order to meet the needs of the additional project financially, Crossroads receives support from local companies and grant making bodies who are an invaluable resource for funding special projects and meeting some of the needs of carers in Northern Ireland.

Many of these companies and grant making bodies are committed to supporting Crossroads’ work year after year. Some of the special projects we have obtained funding for from these sources are ; Terminal illness, Life limited children, Alzheimer’s/ Dementia, In your Prime project and Young Carers Project.

**Company Culture**

Crossroads Care NI is a voluntary organisation whose sole purpose is to provide as much respite care as possible to carers of whatever age and disability.

Crossroads have been providing a service to Carers in Northern Ireland since 1979. We provide services through our domiciliary, Young Carers and In Your Prime projects.

Our mission is to provide quality, highly trained dependable staff to our customers, whenever they need us.

We exist solely to provide financial support to Crossroads Care NI Charity. All profits from this company will be donated and used to support the vital work the charity does.

**Company Benefits**

Find a new career today through our recruitment service. We provide free training to all new carers, so don’t worry if you lack experience. Why not take a look through the current roles we have available in Crossroads and see if there’s something to suit you?

Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme

**Salary**

£9.75 per hour