Full-Time Support Worker (My Programme) - SAPP/2026/63/EXT/A

Jobsplus Permit 363/2017

Do you speak and understand Maltese fluently? Are you looking for a meaningful full-time role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives?

Aġenzija Sapport is looking for motivated Full-Time Support Workers to join the My Programme service on an indefinite contract basis.

As a Support Worker, you will help service users develop their skills, increase their independence and participate actively within the community. You will also be part of a dedicated and supportive team!

The starting annual basic salary is €18,516, with annual increments. A number of other attractive allowances are also attached to the role.

Please note that the ability to communicate fluently in Maltese is a requirement for this position.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting service users to participate in community activities and access opportunities related to employment and active participation in society.
• Assisting service users with programmes focused on communication, social interaction, basic education, domestic tasks and other essential life skills.
• Working with a team of professionals to develop and implement each service user’s individual programme.
• Supporting service users to achieve the objectives outlined in their Personal Care Plan and reach their full potential.
• Monitoring service users’ progress and identifying areas requiring further development or support.
• Accurately documenting and communicating developments relating to service users and their individual plans.

Skills you need:

• A caring, respectful and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, reliability and the ability to respond to individual needs.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good observation, documentation and reporting skills.
• A genuine commitment to supporting independence, inclusion and participation within the community.

A more detailed job description may be obtained from the attachments below.

Eligiblity

Eligible candidates must meet one of the criteria mentioned below:

· A recognised qualification or award at MQF Level 3 or higher (minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET) in the health, social or disability sector;

OR

· Two (2) years’ relevant work experience as a Support/Care Worker in the fields of disability, mental health or a relevant social sector; one (1) year (equivalent to full-time) of which may be in the voluntary sector. This needs to be supported by a formal letter from the entity, and needs to be related to the disability and/or mental health sector;

OR

· Applicants who have relevant experience and skills in the expressive arts (theatre, ceramics, painting, drama) and/or sports and who have the aptitude to work with persons with disability and who are willing to undergo in-house compulsory training during the first six months of employment.

Applicants must be able to communicate in both the Maltese and the English languages to the benefit of the service users.

Moreover, applicants must have a valid driving licence and a personal car, since driving duties are an important part of the Support Workers’ role. Selected candidates will have their personal cars fully insured (during service hours) under the Agency’s motor contingency plan and a fuel allowance of €0.32c per work-related kilometer will also be paid.

- Candidates are required to satisfy all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this Call for Applications. Accordingly, only work experience accrued up to and including the closing date shall be considered during the evaluation process. Experience obtained after the closing date will not be taken into consideration.

- Foreign qualifications may be accepted upon the submission of a formal recognition statement issued by the MFHEA at application stage, to support the qualification being presented.

Deadline: 25/09/2026