Search

Support Worker with Psychology Band 3

companyDirect Medics
locationBelfast, UK
PublishedPublished: Published yesterday

Direct Medics is a leading healthcare recruitment specialist recruiting Allied Health Professionals of all bands and specialties for long and short-term locum roles throughout the UK.

As a registered supplier to the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trust Framework, Direct Medics are working with qualified Behavioural and Support staff throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities here in Northern Ireland.

As such, we are now recruiting for Band 3 Support Workers who hold a BPS accredited Psychology degree qualification working with children with severe learning disability and autism. This is a Locum role and will require assisting in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the provision of care of children, with a severe learning disability and associated challenging behaviour and medical needs within various Children’s locations.

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to be in possession of a satisfactory enhanced Access NI disclosure and Fit to Work certificate, which Direct Medics will supply for you free of charge. Salary starting from £13.08 per hour for the first 12 weeks and increasing to £13.60 per hour thereafter!

Requirements

Degree in Psychology or equivalent (BPS Accredited)

Have at least 1 year or more paid experience in supporting children with learning difficulties & challenging behaviour.

NISSC Registration

Full Current UK Driving License

Right to Work in the UK

Desirable Criteria:

PBS Training

Safety Intervention Training (However this can be supplied through Direct Medics own Trainers if required)

Benefits

• Free Safety Intervention Training Provided (MAPA)

• FREE Mandatory Training Including MH and BLS*

• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance

• FREE Enhanced Criminal Records Check

• FREE Uniform • FREE Online Training

• Relocation Assistance for all candidates

• Accommodation Allowance is available to applicants*

• Up to £1000 –for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*

• Mileage paid at Trust rates • Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career

T&C's apply*

AHC123