Support Assistant

The Cedar Foundation; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service provider in Belfast is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, effective communication skills, and knowledge of the needs of these individuals. This role offers a person-centred approach to supported living and operates 24/7.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience providing care/support.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of needs for individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Support service users' personal care needs.

Skills

Care experience

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Effective communication

Understanding challenging behaviours

Job description

The Mews is a Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 12 single occupancy apartments located in West Belfast. The service provides a Person-Centred approach through supported living solutions to service users with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides 24 hour care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion in a broad range of activities.
• Follow and assist with identified personal care and support needs of service users.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of 1 years’ experience of providing care / support (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge on behaviours that challenge.

Further Information

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