Relief workers, various locations in Northern Ireland

About the job

Adult Services

Edenvale
You will be required to work a shift system to provide 24 hour support to people in their home and in other services that meet their developmental, social and personal needs/aspirations.

Education Centre
You will be working with a group of adults who have dual sensory impairments or single sensory impairments with additional learning, physical or medical disabilities and you will support Tutors and Education Support Workers in the Centre and during leisure/community based activities.

Children’s Services

The Manor House
You will provide a safe, stimulating environment in which children with disabilities can be encouraged to develop.

Qualifications / experience required

Adult Services

Essential

• Literature and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene
• First Aid
• Moving and Handling

Additional criteria for those wishing to work within Children’s services

Essential

• Experience of working with young children in a child care setting
• An understanding of the needs of children with disabilities
• An understanding of the impact a child with special needs has on family life
• The ability to build relations with parents and family members
• A relevant qualification in care would be desirable but not essential.

To apply

Download the application pack from this page and send your completed form to nihr@sense.org.uk. Alternatively, telephone the recruitment line on 028 9084 3052 for an application pack.