Job Description

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:




Ref 25-284-BSA-TM-WEB


Role Bank Support Assistant - Days


Location The Mews, 143A Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8FU


Salary 15.05 per hour


Contract Permanent


Hours Bank as agreed

Support Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis

The Service:

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 24hr care and support.

The Role:

The role of Support Assistant requires a team approach in delivering person-centred care with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for the service users. This includes:
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. Completing and maintaining CPI Safety Intervention training and using the techniques, where appropriate. Adhering to the standards set by RQIA, The Trust and NISCC; as well as Safeguarding protocols. Embracing the values of The Cedar Foundation, as well as demonstrating enthusiasm for the role.
The ideal candidate will be confident, calm and compassionate, who can provide meaningful support in times of crisis and within a challenging environment.

Benefits:

Annual Leave 5.6 weeks in each leave year (inclusive of public and bank holidays). based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter. Statutory Sick Pay, if applicable. Auto enrolment into pension scheme, if applicable. Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities. Free parking and tea & coffee available. The successful candidate will be supported and trained in CPI Intervention

Essential Criteria:

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

Apply Online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date: Friday, 10th October 2025 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please Note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship.

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