Support Worker

Salary £12.70 per hour

Location Peter's Hill, Belfast

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Part-Time Vacancy - 24 Hours Per Week

Support People to Grow, Thrive & Live Independently

Are you passionate about helping people with learning disabilities live meaningful, confident and independent lives? Inspire Wellbeing is seeking Support Workers to join our vibrant Peter’s Hill Supported Living Service in Belfast, a unique setting dedicated to high‑quality, person‑centred care.

Peter’s Hill supports individuals with learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses and complex needs, enabling them to live fulfilling lives within a modern, warm and community‑focused environment.

🌟 About Peter’s Hill

Peter’s Hill is a specialist supported living service offering:

13 single‑occupancy apartments, providing independence with personalised support
A focus on choice, autonomy and confidence‑building
A vibrant community atmosphere where each day can bring new experiences

Service users have access to a wide range of activities, including:

Day opportunities, college courses & volunteering schemes
Arts & crafts, music therapy & multisensory therapy
Shopping, cooking, budgeting & tenancy support
Leisure centre use, outings, holidays & social events

This makes Peter’s Hill one of Inspire’s most dynamic and rewarding services for both staff and residents.

💼 About the Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide professional, compassionate and high‑quality support to people with learning disabilities, ensuring they live healthy, active, and independent lives.

You’ll Support Individuals To:

Build confidence and maintain independence
Manage physical & mental wellbeing using personalised support plans
Develop social, domestic, personal and community living skills
Access community activities, events, appointments and opportunities

Daily responsibilities include:

Supporting with household tasks (cleaning, meal prep, shopping)
Supporting medication where appropriate
Promoting positive routines, community participation and wellbeing
Offering emotional support and building relationships
Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices
Supporting holidays, outings and structured activities
Reducing stigma and supporting individuals through challenges
Safeguarding personal finance and maintaining accurate records

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience providing emotional support and/or household assistance
Understanding of intellectual disability issues
Willingness to work a varied shift pattern

Values that Matter

We’re seeking someone who lives Inspire’s values:
Inclusive, Passionate, Determined, Kind, Honest and Innovative.

Additional Requirements

This is a regulated role requiring an Enhanced Access NI check
You must register (or be willing to register) with NISCC

💙 Why Join Inspire at Peter’s Hill?

Peter’s Hill isn’t just a workplace, it’s a warm, lively community where staff and service users thrive together.

You’ll enjoy:

A supportive team culture with experienced colleagues
A dynamic and varied role, no two days are the same
The chance to work 1:1 and build meaningful relationships
Training, development and career progression
Being part of a respected all‑island charity that champions inclusion

🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you’re caring, motivated and passionate about empowering people, we’d love to welcome you to the Peter’s Hill team.

Apply now and begin a rewarding career where every day makes a difference.

Our Organisation

Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.

We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.