Support Worker, Iona House, Strabane

JOB TITLE: Support Workers

LOCATION: Iona House, Strabane Co. Tyronr

POST: Part-Time Posts and Reserve List for any Permanent/Temporary, Part-time/Full-Time posts.

Iona Houses is a supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 12 tenantswith mild to moderate learning disabilities. It is situated centrally within Strabane. Iona Houses provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year supporting tenants to develop skills and get involved in day-to-day decision making.

Essential Criteria

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent And 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: 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:

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 adviceline

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 25/08/2026

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