Randstad has an opportunity available for a Band 3 Day Care Support Worker with Guide Help Duties to join a dedicated day care team in Newry (BT34).

In this meaningful and rewarding role, you will contribute directly to enriching the lives of adult service users with learning, physical and sensory disabilities across day services in Newry (BT34). Working within an established day centre setting and during transport escort duties, you will play a crucial role in promoting individual independence, upholding dignity and providing compassionate daily care. This position offers consistent day shifts of 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm on a rota basis).

Benefits

• £12.75 per hour
• Structured day shift hours offering a consistent work-life balance (Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week)
• Accrued annual leave and statutory holiday entitlements
• Free comprehensive mandatory training including Manual Handling and Basic Life Support
• Ongoing pastoral care and guidance from your dedicated Randstad recruitment consultant
• Access to Randstad's employee benefits and referral bonus schemes

Requirements

Please note that appointment to this post requires an Enhanced Access NI clearance check and active registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), or the commitment to register prior to commencement.

• NVQ, QCF or RQF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care; OR 4 GCSEs (grades A-C) including English Language alongside 1 year of paid care experience; OR 2 years of paid experience delivering direct care in a care environment
• Willingness to complete an RQF Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within 1 year of appointment
• Valid, full UK driving licence with access to a car for business purposes
• Practical ability and willingness to support service users with personal and physical care needs
• Confident communication skills and the resilience to support individuals through challenging behaviours with compassion and calm
• A collaborative mindset, strong initiative and a genuine commitment to empowering adults with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred physical and personal care to service users according to agreed multidisciplinary care plans
• Undertake guide help duties by acting as a safe escort on designated transport between service users' homes and the center
• Undertake guide help duties by acting as a safe escort on designated transport between service users' homes and the centre
• Assist in delivering stimulating daily activities, group programmes and community outings to enhance independence and social inclusion
• Safely handle and record service users' medication, personal effects and small funds in line with standard operating procedures
• Assist with meal times, adhering closely to individual dietary plans and eating/drinking guidelines
• Monitor the health, well being and demeanour of service users, reporting any changes or concerns promptly to senior staff
• Respond effectively in the event of an individual becoming unwell, providing basic first aid or seizure support as required
• Adhere strictly to regional adult safeguarding guidelines, health and safety policies and infection prevention standards

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.