Camphill Community Glencraig is currently recruiting for the following vacancy:
26/48/DSW/WEB Day Support Worker Adult Day Services (Estate Team/Horticulture Gardens)
*Please Note this role does not meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa *
Due to the Development of our Day Services we are currently recruiting for Support Workers who will work as part of a community whose purpose is to meet the physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of individuals with a learning disability within the Day Opportunity settings in Camphill Community Glencraig.
This position will involve working in the outdoor environment.
Day Support Workers will assist the team in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour, to pursue a valued life style by participating in meaningful daily activities, supporting the well-being and development of skills as well as enhancing and promoting independence, choices and rights within a safe and caring environment.
We are looking for empathetic and caring staff who share our values and a desire to help improve and add to the quality of life and well-being of residents and day attendees.
This position will require working in an outdoor Day Opportunity setting environment Estate Team/Horticulture gardens.
Salary: 3-Point scale, commencing on £13.45 per hour increasing with length of service
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am 5pm
Additional hours may be available in our onsite adults residential homes, through our internal bank staff facility.
Contract:Permanent
Closing date: 4pm- Friday 2nd October 2026
Essential Criteria:
NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or equivalent (In the case of applicants who do not have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent but have 1 years relevant in a day opportunities/social care setting, this part of the essential criteria will be waived).
Basic numeracy and literacy skills at GSCE level, grade C in English and Maths or Essential Skills at level 2( Literacy and Numeracy)
Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council
At least six months experience in a caring and / or educational support field
Ability to work as part of an outdoor team
Desirable Criteria:
Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences or equivalent
Experience in day opportunities or health and social care setting
Experience of working with individuals with a disability
Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour
Knowledge of the values of the organisation
Skills:Personal Care Assistance Learning Disabilities Residential Care Young Adults Disability care Care work Life Skills
Benefits:Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund
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