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Job description

To provide high quality support to people and to mentor, coach, and act as a strong role model for other staff in order to deliver our Mission.

Responsibilities

• Providing person centred support.
• Supporting people to be safe and healthy.
• Supporting independence, social and communication skills.
• Coaching, mentoring and supervision of staff and volunteers.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• One of the following: 4 years’ experience in a health or social care setting.
• Psychology Degree AND have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a health and social care setting.
• Psychology Master's Degree AND have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a health and social care setting.
• A professional social work qualification.
• QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) AND have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a health and social care setting.
• Be a first level registered nurse.
• Be an allied health professional.
• AND: At least 2 years’ experience of working with people with a learning disability OR autism.
• At least 2 years’ experience in managing behaviours of concern through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support.
• Previous experience providing input to developing and implementing person centred support plans (Care Plans).
• Full 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.

Desirable Skills

• At least 1 year’s relevant supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of alternative communication systems (Visuals, PECS, AAC).