Specialist Support Worker, Waking Nights

Positive Futures; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Specialist Support Worker for Waking Nights. The role involves providing person-centred support and promoting independence for people with learning disabilities and autism. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in health or social care, along with necessary qualifications. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a health or social care setting or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with QCF Level 2.
• Minimum 1 year's experience with QCF Level 3 or psychology degrees.
• At least 1 year of experience working with learning disabilities or autism.
• Experience managing behaviours of concern.
• Full driving licence or ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support.
• Supporting clients to be safe and healthy.
• Fostering independence and communication skills.
• Coaching staff and volunteers.

Skills

Experience in health or social care

Understanding of learning disabilities

Coaching and mentoring

Driving licence

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Psychology Degree

Psychology Master's Degree

Job description

Specialist Support Worker, Waking Nights

At Positive Futures, we support people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives. As a Specialist Relief Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, providing essential support and making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Providing person centred support.
• Supporting people to be safe and healthy.
• Supporting independence, social and communication skills.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff and volunteers.

Skills and Qualifications

• To apply for this role, you must have: One of the following: 3 years’ experience in a health or social care setting.
• Or QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) And have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health and social care setting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate how their qualification is equivalent.
• Or QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) And have a minimum of 1 years' experience in a health and social care setting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate how their qualification is equivalent.
• Or Psychology Degree And have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a health and social care setting.
• Or Psychology master's degree And have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a health and social care setting.
• And At least 1 years' experience of working with people with a learning disability or autism.
• At least 1 years' experience in managing behaviours of concern through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support.
• Full, valid driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post.
• 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.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025