Residential Workers, Belmont Cottages, Derry-Londonderry

Company: Apex Housing Association Ltd

Location:

Posted: May 13th, 2026

JOB TITLE: Residential Workers - Complex Needs

LOCATION: Belmont Cottages, Derry-Londonderry

POSITIONS:Various Full-TIme/Part-Time Positions and Reserve List

Belmont Cottages is a residential accommodation giving care and support for 16 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. It is situated in the cityside of Derry~Londonderry. Belmont Cottages 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 Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent
A minimum of 1 years experience in a support role working with adults with learning difficulties AND challenging behaviour in a community/residential setting.

Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
Have previous administration experience.

OR

A minimum of 2 year's experience in a support role working with adults with learning difficulties AND challenging behaviour in a community/residential setting.

Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.

Have previous administration experience.

AND

The above experience must include supervisory responsibility
Above experience must demonstrate the use of IT and the provision of administrative support to include regulatory, scheme and resident reports.

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 31/05/2026

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