Job Description

Specialist Support Worker
Purpose of Role
To provide high quality support to people to enable them to live independently and to have choice and control over all aspects of their life in order to deliver our Mission.
About the role
Provide high quality support at all times to every person we support. This means giving each person the individual support they need, as outlined in the individual's Person Centred Portfolio and their Behaviour Support Plan, to live the life they want.
Learn about the person and share that knowledge with others who are also supporting the person.
Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of Person Centred Portfolios (PCPs). Support people to use alternative communication systems which enable them to make choices and have control over all aspects of their lives.
Support people to understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to decision making and lifestyle choices.
Enable people to participate in, and contribute to, their local community as active citizens (e.g. involvement in social, leisure and community-based activities, engagement in volunteering, training, and work experience opportunities as desired).
About the company
We are Positive Futures, a leading charity based in Northern Ireland dedicated to supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism, and their families. Since 1995, we've been driven by the belief that everyone has a role to play, and that disability should not prevent full and active participation in society.
Required Criteria

• QCF Level 2 / 3, Psychology Degree, Psychology Masters Degree or 3 Year's Experience in a health and social care setting
• 1-2 Year's Experience in a health and social care setting, alongside one of the above qualifications
• 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

Desired Criteria
Skills you'll need

Skills Required