Job Description

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

Ref 25-367-SIO-TM-WEB

Role Social Inclusion Officer


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


Salary Starting on 29,540 per annum, pro rata


Contract Permanent


Hours 37 hours per week




(Flexibility is required in the role to cover evenings and weekends)

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 Social Inclusion Officer will be responsible for developing, facilitating and coordinating social and community networking opportunities for service users living in the Mews. The Social Inclusion Officer will support the management, team leader and support worker team in ensuring meaningful activity is delivered in the service under Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Benefits:

Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service and 7 weeks after 10 years' service. Paid breaks. Free car parking as well as tea and coffee. Paid annual NISCC registration fees. Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3. Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days. Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service). Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support. Health Cashback Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Essential Criteria:

1. Qualification and Experience:

Education/Training/ Qualifications:

3rd level qualification: QCF level 3/or equivalent level professional qualification Minimum 3 years' experience of supporting people with disabilities or other vulnerable individuals to enhance their community engagement

Experience:

Minimum of 1 years paid experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs Minimum of 1 years' experience supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge
2. Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.


3. Knowledge of relevant public bodies and community organisations that can support social and community engagement opportunities


4. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages.

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

Closing Date: Friday, 5th December 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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