Support Workers, Railway Court Co. Tyrone

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Support Worker - Learning Disability/Mental Health

LOCATION:

Railway Court
POST:
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Railway Court is a supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 23 tenants with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It is situated centrally within Omagh. Railway Court provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year supporting tenants to develop skills and get involved in day-to-day decision making.

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• 6 months experience in a formal care/support role
  * and previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/ mental health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• Previous experience in administrative duties.
• Or 2 years' experience in a formal care /support role
  * and previous experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months
• Previous experience in administrative duties.
• Must be willing to work towards the completion of relevant qualification.
• Formal Care / Support may include caring at home, where the carer is in receipt of Carers  Allowance. Formal Care / Support may also include voluntary work in a formal setting.

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. Please refer to attached link:
Access

NI 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.

• Competitive pay
• 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 advice line
• Bike to Work Scheme
• 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
• free on-site car parking

Apply by 01/02/2026

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