Job Description

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:




Job Ref 25-268-BSA-JW-WEB


Job Role Bank Support Assistant (Days and Nights)


Location 1 Johnston Way, Lisburn, BT28 2XE


Salary 13.15 per hour


Hours Bank as agreed -Working pattern: 7 day cover- mornings/evenings and weekends/nights.

Support Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis

The Service:

Johnston Way is an Intensive Support Service in North Lisburn which provides a person-centred approach to service users with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.




We work in partnership with Woven Housing Association and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to provide support to individuals living in their own home.




Johnston Way consists of two bungalows designed to accommodate eight individuals. Each consists of communal living areas, kitchen areas and en-suite bedrooms. There is also an enclosed garden area.


The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides care and support on a 24 hour basis

The Role:

The role of Support Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
To assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities. To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.
Support Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits

Annual Leave 5.6 weeks in each leave year (inclusive of public and bank holidays). based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter. based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter. Statutory Sick Pay, if applicable. Auto enrolment into pension scheme, if applicable. Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities. Free parking and tea & coffee available The successful candidate will be supported and trained in CPI Intervention

Essential Criteria

A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities). Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
Demonstratable understanding and knowledge on behaviours that challenge.

Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date: Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.

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