location_onDerry-Londonderry
15/09/2026
Senior Support Worker, AbbeyHouse, Derry~Londonderry
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Salary
£29,540 to £30,518 per annum pro rata
Package
20 days paid leave and 12 statutory days, Occupational sick pay/maternity pay, Contributory pension scheme, Training and Development Opportunities.
Job category/type
Permanent
JOB TITLE: Support Worker
LOCATION: Abbey House
POST: 2x18.5hrs Permanent and Reserve List for Full-Time/Part-Time Positions for the Derry~Londonderry Area
Abbey House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 12 Housing with Care Tenants. It is situated in the city centre of Derry~Londonderry. Abbey provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.
Essential Criteria
Must be currently registered with NISCC or must achieve registration within 6 months
Have successfully completed Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
AND
- A minimum of 2 years experience in a formal setting working in a support role in a paid capacity with vulnerable adults
- Previous experience in administrative duties.
- Previous supervisory experience
Must be willing to undertake and successfully complete if required:
- Level 3 certificate in management (ILM )
- Level 4 & or Level 5 Health & Social care qualification in line with NISCC CiP framework
- Have experience in using computer systems in previous work settings and be able to demonstrate same.
This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. Please refer to attached link: AccessNI Code of Practice.
All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.
Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce.
WHY WORK FOR APEX?
We offer:
- Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
- Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
- 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
- Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
- Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
- Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
- Employee Assistance Programme provided by Lena by Inspire including 24hr adviceline
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
- comprehensive paid induction programme
- enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
- enhanced rate for overtime worked
Senior Support Worker, AbbeyHouse, Derry~Londonderry
Senior Support Worker, AbbeyHouse, Derry~Londonderry
