Independent-Living Support Specialist (Relief)

Positive Futures; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Futures in Northern Ireland is seeking a Relief Specialist Support Worker to provide high-quality support to people to live independently with choice and control. You will work with individuals to implement Person Centred Portfolios and ensure access to community activities.

The role requires caring experience in health and social care settings, knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and ability to support communication, rights, and decision-making.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 2/3, Psychology Degree, Psychology Masters Degree or 3 Years' Experience in a health and social care setting.
• 1-2 Years' Experience in a health and social care setting, alongside one of the above qualifications.
• At least 1 year' experience of working with people with a learning disability OR autism.
• At least 1 year' experience in managing behaviours of concern through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support.
• Be registered, or be eligible for registration on appointment, on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) or other relevant professional body.
• Full, valid UK driving Licence to meet the requirements of the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support at all times to every person we support. This means giving each person the individual support they need, as outlined in the individual’s Person Centred Portfolio and their Behaviour Support Plan, to live the life they want.

Education

QCF Level 2/3

Psychology Degree

Psychology Masters Degree

Job description

Positive Futures in Northern Ireland is seeking a Relief Specialist Support Worker to provide high-quality support to people to live independently with choice and control. You will work with individuals to implement Person Centred Portfolios and ensure access to community activities.

The role requires caring experience in health and social care settings, knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and ability to support communication, rights, and decision-making.