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Job description

The role of Support Assistant requires a team approach in delivering person-centred care with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for the service users.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion in a broad range of activities.
• Completing and maintaining CPI Safety Intervention training and using the techniques, where appropriate.
• Follow and assist with identified personal care and support needs of service users.
• Adhering to the standards set by RQIA, The Trust and NISCC, as well as Safeguarding protocols.
• Embracing the values of The Cedar Foundation, as well as demonstrating enthusiasm for the role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable evidence of 1 years’ experience of providing care / support (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Demonstratable understanding and knowledge on behaviours that challenge.