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Job description

The Mews is a Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 12 single occupancy apartments located in West Belfast. The service provides a Person-Centred approach through supported living solutions to service users with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides 24 hour care and support.

Responsibilities

• Developing, facilitating and coordinating social and community networking opportunities for service users living in the Mews
• Support the management, team leader and support worker team in ensuring meaningful activity is delivered in the service under Positive Behaviour Support Framework

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a health & social care or related discipline and at least 2 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment of which 6 months working with behaviours which challenge
• Or a minimum of GCSE English & Maths A - C or equivalent and at least 3 years experience in a regulated care or support environment, of which 6 months of working with behaviours which challenge.
• Effective communication and experience of IT systems (eg. digital record keeping)
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of relevant public bodies and community organisations that can support social and community engagement opportunities