Apex Housing Association

Employer Location: Londonderry
Phone Number: 02871304800
Email: jobs@apex.org.uk
Web: www.apex.org.uk/jobs

Job description

The post holder will work within a team to develop and deliver personalised support services to adults with learning disabilities who display complex needs (mental health issues, physical disabilities, and varying levels of challenging behaviours) in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• To work within a team to develop and deliver personalised support services to adults with learning disabilities.
• Respect dignity and promote independence.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year's experience in a support role working with adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour in a community/residential setting.
• Or a minimum of 2 years' experience in a support role working with adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour in a community/residential setting.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.

Further Information

Apex Housing in an Equal Opportunities Employer and due to under representation in some areas of the workforce we especially welcome applicants from the Protestant Community. Location: Belmont Cottages, Derry/Londonderry.