The Service: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 24hr care and support.The Role: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.
* 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.
* Completing and maintaining CPI Safety Intervention training and using the techniques, where appropriate.
* Embracing the values of The Cedar Foundation, as well as demonstrating enthusiasm for the role.
Skills and Qualifications
* 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.
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