Senior Support Worker & Team Coach

Positive Futures; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Futures in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with a learning disability, ABI or autism. You will mentor staff and take on shift leadership, coordinating reviews and acting as a role model.

You’ll supervise staff, lead on reviews with families, and promote best practice in care, personal care, and positive behaviour support. A QCF Level 3 is preferred, with willingness to work towards it.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months paid experience in health and social care or community setting
• Experience leading a shift or acting as a key worker, supervising colleagues and coordinating reviews or plans
• Basic digital skills to record notes and use rota, HR or care systems
• Full valid UK driving licence to meet service requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred support to people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism
• Hold lead responsibility for coordinating reviews with people we support, their families and significant others
• Lead on shift as Shift Leader, provide guidance to colleagues, and maintain oversight of records, finances, medication and health and safety

Job description

Positive Futures in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with a learning disability, ABI or autism. You will mentor staff and take on shift leadership, coordinating reviews and acting as a role model.

You’ll supervise staff, lead on reviews with families, and promote best practice in care, personal care, and positive behaviour support. A QCF Level 3 is preferred, with willingness to work towards it.