Relief Specialist Support Worker

Specialist Support Workers Northern Ireland The Role; To provide high quality support to people to enable them to live independently and to have choice and control over all aspects of their life in order to deliver our Mission. Positive Futures for people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism working together to achieve dreams and transform lives. Our Approach: The Life I Want empowering adults with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism to have choice and independence to live the life they want now and in the future. At Positive Futures, we believe everything is possible. We dont look for reasons why something cant be done. We find a reason why it can. This is why our services make a huge difference to the people and families we support. We challenge outdated ways of thinking. We identify gaps in service provision. We act creatively. We work in partnership. Most of our established services first started in this way. To apply for this role, you MUST have: 1. One of the following: a. QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent*) AND have a minimum of 1 years experience in a health and social care setting * It is the applicants responsibility to demonstrate how their qualification is equivalent. b. QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent*) AND have a minimum of 2 years experience in a health and social care setting * It is the applicants responsibility to demonstrate how their qualification is equivalent. c. Psychology Degree AND have a minimum of 2 years experience in a health and social care setting. d. 3 years experience in a health or social care setting. 2. Previous experience developing and implementing person centred support plans (Care Plans). 3. At least 1 years experience of working with people with a learning disability OR autism. 4. At least 1 years experience in managing behaviours of concern through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support. 5. Full, valid driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. 6. Be registered, or be eligible for registration on appointment, on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) or other relevant professional body.