Branch: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)

Location: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)

Directorate: Mental Health & Disability Services

Functional Area: Disability Division

Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)

Contract Type: Permanent

Opening date: 30/03/26

Closes:
Tue, 14 April 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Notes: ‘The Trust is currently recruiting for Trainee Support Workers (Band 3 on Completion of Training) and Support Workers Band 3 for our Disability Supported Living Service. We anticipate that following this exercise we will have both full-time and part-time posts immediately available across our locations. A waiting list will also be created for any similar posts that arise in across all our Day Centres the next 9-12 months. We are holding a recruitment day on Saturday 25th April, in Windsor Day Centre on the Rathfriland Road in Newry. On this day interviews will be held for any applicant who apply via our advertisement on jobs.hscni.net. We will also be taking walk-ins who can fill out an application form in the Centre and be interviewed on the day. You will also have the opportunity to speak with members of the staff team about the job roles available. If you are an overseas national who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the Trust to ensure your Right to Work in the UK, please note that under current Home Office Immigration Rules, skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for entry level to this position. The starting salary for this role, based on full time hours, is below the minimum threshold required for skilled worker sponsorship which is currently £25,000.’ Mannual applications should be posted to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh BT61 7PR Applications which arrive after the advertised closing date/time will not be considered. A waiting list may be compiled for any similar posts that arise over the next 12 months. PLEASE PRINT OFF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.

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