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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

• 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

• 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 social care setting providing support/care Or,
• A minimum of GCSE English & Maths (A - C) or equivalent and at least 3 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment.
• A Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Communication skills and experience of IT systems (eg. digital record keeping).

Further Information

Team Leader days or nights. Location - Mourneview Court, 151 Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BS.