County Down

Support Work jobs in Newry.

Support workers underpin supported living, mental health recovery, learning disability and homelessness services, often on rotas that need short-notice cover. Actionus books support workers and senior support workers onto locum, temporary and permanent contracts with weekly online timesheets and weekly pay.

Live Roles

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New Newry vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching support work role opens in County Down.

Hiring in Newry

What the Newry market looks like.

Daisy Hill serves southern Down and south Armagh and has relied on temporary medical and nursing cover to sustain services. The border location means some candidates also work in the Republic, where registration and payroll arrangements differ.

Major employers in County Down

  • Southern Health and Social Care Trust
  • Daisy Hill Hospital services
  • Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
  • South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Also covering

Banbridge · Armagh · Downpatrick · Dundalk · Craigavon · Warrenpoint

Typical settings

  • Supported living
  • Mental health recovery services
  • Learning disability services
  • Homelessness and housing support

Common specialities

  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Substance misuse
  • Waking nights

Questions

Support Work work in Newry, answered.

What support work jobs are available in Newry?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent support work roles across Newry and the wider County Down area, including supported living, mental health recovery services, learning disability services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire support workers in Newry?
Actionus works with social care employers across Newry and the wider County Down area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring support workers.
What registration do I need to work as a support work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Newry?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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