Apex Housing Association

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

Job description

To work within a team to develop and deliver personalised support and care services to adults with learning disabilities/mental health issues, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description & Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of support and care plans taking account of the views of tenants, their families and significant others.
• Assist tenants to participate in agreed programmes of support (domestic skills, personal hygiene skills, work skills, social and recreational skills and self-help skills) to achieve maximum independence.
• Provide support and assistance to tenants (via the key worker system) in order to maintain personal care needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• 6 months experience in a formal or informal care/support role and previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/mental health issues.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• Or 1 year's experience in a formal or informal care/support role and previous experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health issues.
• And must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.

Further Information

Location: Beechway House Apex is and Equal Opportunities Employer and due to under representation in some areas of our workforce we especially welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.