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Job description

West Belfast Living Options provides supported living accommodation for adults over the age of 18 with a Learning Disability, complex needs or Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are a range of sites including bungalows and apartments across West Belfast. The support provided ranges from 1hr to 24 hrs per day. Support and guidance includes all daily living tasks, personal care and support, leisure, social skills and household management.

Responsibilities

• support the Registered Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards
• Ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained.
• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support.
• Support with the management budgets and resources.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Professional qualification (see JD for examples) & and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment OR 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.
• Working knowledge  of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office package.