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Job description

At Jean Todd Close, we’re proud to offer 24/7 supported living for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including those with mental health support requirements and behaviours that challenge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
• Display compassion and sensitivity to the people who use our services’ and next of kin needs.
• Contribute towards a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support the people who use our services to manage their physical health, mental health and wellbeing through the development and implementation of an individual support plan.
• Identifies problems and issues and work with the people who use our services to provide the most appropriate solutions to promote wellbeing for all.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• To be able and willing to work waking nightshift. (this role involves 24 hour staff cover on a rota/shift basis).
• Experience of supporting an individual with household tasks and/or providing emotional support.
• Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disability issues.

Further Information

Location: Jean Todd Close, 29 Randalstown Road, Antrim, Co-Antrim, BT41 4LH.