Vacancy Detail

Day Support Worker

As part of the ongoing development of our client's Adult Day Services, we are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work as part of a team with the purpose of meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of young adults with complex needs.

Support Workers in Day Services will assist the team in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to young adults with complex needs, to pursue a valued lifestyle by participating in meaningful day 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.

The Support Worker role may require an element of personal care and at times will require redirection or physical intervention as a last resort with those presenting challenging behaviours.

Our client is situated in a beautiful 100-acre green woodland setting outside Holywood, Co. Down on the shores of Belfast Lough, surrounded by green fields, Farm, Market Garden and stunning views over the Belfast lough, providing a therapeutic and nurturing environment.

• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08.30am to 3.30pm
• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 25 August 2025

Criteria:

• QCF level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or related discipline  (In the case of applicants who do not have a QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent but have at least 1 year’s relevant care experience this part of the essential criteria will be waived)
• GCSE English and Maths at  Grade C or above or Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy (English language) Skills at level 2
• Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Access NI through our client 

• At least six months experience in a caring and / or educational support field

  OR

  1 years relevant care experience as stipulated above

Please contact Aideen Duggan for a full job description T: 02890021616 or socialwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk 

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Holywood | Salary: 12.60 per | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 13/08/2025