Support Worker- Female only

Female Support Workers are required by the L’Arche Belfast Community. L’Arche Belfast provides a service of care and support to adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding organisation – benefits include being part of the world wide L’Arche Community, training and personal development and career progression opportunities. Support Workers are responsible for the provision of both practical and emotional support to our Core Members (clients), and to individuals in receipt of self-directed support funding, to enable them to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life, in a safe environment where their rights are protected and respected. The main job purpose is to work as a key member of the team in delivering an excellent support and domestic care service to our Core Members and to ensure all Health and Safety and statutory requirements of the service specifications are met in accordance with the organisation’s commitment to standards. The lawful recruitment of a female for this position as gender is considered to a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 L’Arche Belfast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC105755. Salary:£ 27,040.00 Benefits:Health Care Plan through Benenden Health Gym Membership through Better Gym Closing Date: 27 April 2026 at 5:00PM Responsiblefor: TheprovisionofbothpracticalandemotionalsupporttoourCoreMembers,encouraging both interdependence and independence as far as possible in all areas of their life, in a safe environment where their rights are protected and respected. Main Job Purpose: To work as a key member of the team in delivering an excellent service of housing-related support and domiciliary care to our CoreMembers in the setting of an intentional community. ToensureallHealth&Safetyandstatutoryrequirements of theservicespecificationaremet in accordancewith the organisationscommitmentto standards. KeyPerformance Measures: DeliveringprofessionalismandexcellenceinrespectofourCoreMemberscare,support,and general household living needs. FeedbackfromCoreMembers,LineManagers,familiesandothercarers; Maintainingaccurateanduptodaterecords; CompliancewithrelevantHealth&safetylegislationandregulatoryrequirements. Maintainingaprofessionalapproachtoworkatalltimes. Projecting a professional and reputable image for Larche Belfast and acting as anambassador for the organisation at all times. WorkingwithintheethosandvaluesofLArcheBelfast,asoutlinedinourStatementof Purpose, and in guidelines from the LArche International Federation. DetailedResponsibilitiesofthisrole: In fulfilling this role the job holder undertakes the following activities: Provide emotional and practical support, advocacy and information to our Core Members. Help our Core Members meet their personal care needs sensitively and appropriately to a high standard, including personal hygiene, support with medication management, assistance with household tasks, and preparing meals. Assistseniorstaffwithreferencing(keyworking)dutiesforoneormoreofourCoreMembers, which includes but is not limited to: HelpingCoreMemberstodesignthecareandsupportthey receiveandmaintaining oversight of this. With support from the Leadership Team, maintaining essential records such as care/support plans, risk assessments, and finances. Takinganactiverole inthereviewofcare/support plansandriskassessments. Liaising with health and other professionals, familymembers, etc. as and when required. Acting as an advocate for the core member, ensuring that their care/support plans are person-centred and designed to meet their specific needs, and ensuring that their human rights are respected at all times. Attendingcaseconferencesandotherprofessionalmeetingsasrequired. Support Core Members to actively contribute to the upkeep of their own house, and to ensure that their home is a safe and welcoming place. Participate in rotas, which may include day, evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working and sleeping-in duties at night. Assist with workplace health and safety assessments, follow health and safety procedures and participate in fire drills and audits. Report any maintenance and repair tasks in the house, to the House Administrator /Team Leader. Ensure all emergency procedures are followed, including the provision of First Aid when necessary. Assist our Core Members to lead active and fulfilled lives, including but not limited to: Helpingthemtobecontributingmemberoftheirlocalcommunity. Helping them toengage in avarietyof social andleisure activities,suitedtotheir interests. Helpingthemtoaccessavarietyofservicesinthelocalneighbourhoodandacross the Belfast area. Helping them to plan and take holidays, short breaks away, etc. based on their needs and interests. Assist and participate in the wide range of administrative tasks necessary for the smooth running of the household. Participate in opportunities provided for personal training and development, including implementation of an Individual Development Plan. Participate in regular supervision to: receive support, increase knowledge, identify training needs, evaluate work performance, aid and assess professional development. Participate in an annual appraisal co-ordinated by your Team Leader. Work within, and promote, the policies and procedures of LArche Belfast. MaintainconfidentialityaboutCoreMembers,staffandtheOrganisationasawhole,and follow GDPR data protection regulations. BeanactiveandsupportiveTeammember: TreateveryoneontheTeam andallcorememberswithrespectatalltimes. HelpcovertheworkoftheTeam,duringabsence,vacancies,ofwhenacolleagueis under pressure. AttendandcontributetoweeklyTeamMeetings. Promote and engage in effective communication within the Team and with other areas of the organisation. This Role Profile is not exhaustive and should be taken only as a general outline of the duties of the post-holder. It may be reviewed and varied periodically with due notice. EDUCATIONand QUALIFICATIONS Essential A good standard of education to at least secondary level. Prepared to undertake additional qualifications and development in relation to social care management and understanding of learning disability. Desirable Level 3 Qualification in Social Care, or relevant professional or vocational qualification KNOWLEDGE Essential Understanding of and commitment to the Mission and Values of LArche Desirable Up to date knowledge of social care standards and regulations, and best practice Knowledge of current issues and trends affecting the support of persons with learning disabilities EXPERIENCE Desirable At least two years of relevant experience of working with people with learning disabilities. Previous experience in person-centred care and support planning processes, including the development, production, and review of care and support plans and risk assessments. SKILLS TASKBASED: Essential Personally effective excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills Ability to work autonomously, and to provide effective leadership and mentoring to junior staff IT literacy, in particular with Microsoft Office Desirable Excellent financial management skills OTHER Desirable Holdafullcurrentdrivinglicenseandhaveaccesstoameansoftransport Prior experience of LArche or of another intentional community…