Residential Support Worker in Banbridge

Job Title: Residential Support Worker (Band 3)

Location: Banbridge

Duration: Temporary, Full Time – Until end of January

Hours: 37.5 hours

Salary: Band 3

Apple Recruitment Services are delighted to be recruiting a Residential Support Worker (Band 3) on behalf of our public sector client.
This is an excellent opportunity to support older people within a residential care setting, delivering safe, effective, and compassionate person-centred care as part of a dedicated care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day personal care and support to residents in line with individual care plans

  Assist residents with mobility, feeding, toileting, and daily living activities

  Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing for all service users

  Support or administer medication in accordance with Trust policies and procedures

  Observe, record, and report changes in residents’ condition or behaviour

  Contribute to health, social, and leisure activity planning

  Communicate effectively with families, advocates, and multidisciplinary teams

  Maintain accurate written records and reports

  Support safeguarding, risk management, and adult protection procedures

  Participate in training, team meetings, and service development activities

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) plus 1 year’s paid experience delivering direct personal care OR

  4 GCSEs (Grade C or above including English Language) plus 1 year’s paid experience delivering direct personal care and willingness to complete Level 2 qualification OR

  Minimum 18 months’ paid experience delivering direct personal care and willingness to complete Level 2 qualification

  Willingness to complete QCF Level 3 qualification in Health Care (provided by the Trust)

  Effective communication skills demonstrating empathy, patience, and compassion

  Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative in a busy environment

  Strong organisational skills and flexibility

Additional Requirements:

• Enhanced Access NI clearance including Adult Barred List (mandatory)

  Current NISCC Registration (mandatory)

  Immediate availability

  Willingness to work shift patterns including unsocial hours

How to Apply:
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Julie at julie.skelly@applerecruitment.com before 12 noon on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, academic achievements, and contact details.
Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.