Specialist Senior Support Worker (Male Only)

Positive Futures

Belfast City District

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Positive Futures in Belfast is seeking a Specialist Senior Support Worker to provide person‑centred home support, helping people build independence, improve communication and live lives aligned with their choices and goals through Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

You will coordinate keyworker duties, lead reviews with families and carers, ensure timely risk responses, support PBS planning and on‑the‑floor coaching, and contribute to audits, reports and smooth handovers with the PBS team and

Qualifications

QCF Level 3 or equivalent health/social care qualification is required.
2-3 years in health and social care in addition to qualification is preferred.
Experience with learning disabilities or autism is required.
Experience managing behaviours of concern using Positive Behaviour Support.
Experience developing and implementing person-centred support plans (Care Plans).

Responsibilities

Have Coordinator (Keyworker) responsibility for people supported by the service, including PCP development.
Lead reviews with the person, families and carers.
Ensure timely risk responses and escalation per policy.
Implement PBS recommendations with trauma‑informed approaches where appropriate.
On‑call responsibilities are part of the role.
Complete audits and keep documents up to date; write short reports.

Skills

Co-ordinator responsibility

Review coordination

Positive Behaviour Support

On-call duties

Audits & records

Report writing

Handover communication

Education

QCF Level 3

Psychology Degree

Psychology Masters Degree

Professional Social Work Qualification

First Level Registered Nurse

Allied Health Professional

Job description

Job Description

Location: The McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Place, Belfast,

Being a Specialist Senior Support Worker is about using your skills to make a real and lasting difference in someone’s life. You’ll support a person in their own home to build independence, develop communication, and shape a life that reflects their choices and goals.

This role involves getting to know each person in depth, how they communicate, what matters to them, and what can make day‑to‑day life easier or more difficult. You’ll use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in a practical way, adjusting your approach based on what you learn and what the situation calls for.

You won’t do this alone, at Positive Futures, our dedicated PBS Team work alongside all of our services, offering hands‑on coaching, training and guidance, to support you in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support. This includes support with PBS planning, reflective practice, and on‑the‑floor coaching, helping you and your team continuously develop and strengthen practice.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated specialist leadership team, including;

Specialist Deputy Managers
Specialist Service Manager

The Ormiston team is already so proud of the progress achieved so far, alongside the person we support, who continues to build confidence, independence and a life shaped by their own choices.

We are now recruiting to expand this unique service further, creating additional capacity to support more people in the same way. This is an opportunity to join a service at a unique time, where strong foundations are already in place, and where your contribution will directly support continued growth, achievement and quality of life for the people we support.

Additional Information

Due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) this position is only available to male applicants.

About The Role

Have Co‑ordinator (Keyworker) responsibility for people who are supported by the service. This includes involvement in the development, implementation and evaluation of Person‑Centred Portfolios (PCPs).
Have lead responsibility for co‑ordinating reviews with the person, their families / carers and any other significant people.
Ensure any risks that are identified during support of a person are responded to promptly and escalated in line with Positive Futures’ Risk Management Policy.
Ensure all PBS recommendations are implemented and liaise with the PBS Team to promote and support safe and effective Positive Behaviour Support strategies which, where appropriate, are “trauma informed”, and outline all aspects of support required to enable people to live their best life possible.
On call responsibilities are part of this role.
Accurately and effectively complete audits, ensure that documents and records are maintained and up to date.
Write short reports and ensure incidents and events are documented.
Lead handovers and ensure effective communication.

Access NI

An Enhanced Access NI Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from obtaining the position. Positive Futures adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Positive Futures also have a Policy and procedure on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders and Storage & Handling copies of which can be made available upon request.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of religious belief; political opinion; sex; sexual orientation; marital or civil partnership status; racial group; age; disability.

About The Company

Founded in 1995, Positive Futures has spent 30 years supporting people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury and autism to live full, meaningful lives as valued members of their communities across Northern Ireland.

At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people first—both those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.

With services and teams located across Northern Ireland, we continue to work alongside individuals, families and communities to create opportunities, break down barriers and transform lives.

Company Culture

Our Values

People First -Our people are at the heart of everything we do
Opportunities - We seek out opportunities that enrich lives and empower people
Sustainability - We strive for positive social, economic and environmental benefits for now and in the future
Innovation - We embrace creativity and continuous learning to reimagine and refine our unique person‑centred support.
Tenacious - We don't give up - we believe in making the impossible, possible
Inclusion - Our staff and people we support are our strength, we listen and learn together
Value for Money - Delivering impactful, life changing results with efficiency and integrity
Expertise - We look beyond limitations in our pursuit of excellence

Required Criteria

QCF Level 3, Psychology Degree, Psychology Masters Degree, Professional Social Work Qualification, First Level Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional OR 4 Years Experience in a Health and Social Care Setting - AND
2-3 Year Experiences in a Health and Social Care Setting in addition to Qualification above
At least 2 years’ experience of working with people with a learning disability OR autism.
At least 2 years’ experience in managing behaviours of concern through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support.
Previous experience providing input to developing and implementing person centred support plans (Care Plans).
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.

Desired Criteria