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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

• Ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support.
• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• Support with the management budgets and resources.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Professional Social Work qualification and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register or a first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC, a relevant Degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register
• Or a level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register.
• Two years’ previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
• Experience of behaviours which challenge and associated risks.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Effective communication and use of IT skills.