Specialist Support Worker

At Positive Futures, we knowwerethe best - best for the people we support, and best for our staff.Join us and transform their future and yours!? Specialist Support Workers £25,500 - £27,500 37.5 hours (FullTime) 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 lifein order todeliver our Mission Our Benefits: Health Cash Plan supporting your wellbeing 24/7 Telephone accessto a UK GP 24/7 Independent Advice Line including; Counselling, Medical, Legal& more Full paid induction Enhanced Sick Pay on completion of probation period. Money back towards health bills, including, MRI Scans, Dental cover & more. Our Approach: The Life I Want empowering adults with a learning disability,acquiredbrain 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. Wedontlook for reasons why somethingcantbe done. We finda reason whyit can. This is why our services makea huge differenceto the people and families we support. We challenge outdated ways of thinking. Weidentifygaps in service provision. We act creatively. We work in partnership. Most of our established services first started in this way. Essential Criteria: To apply for thisroleyou must have: 1. One of the following: 3 years experience in a health or social care setting. 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 todemonstratehow their qualification is equivalent. QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent*) AND have a minimum of 1years' experiencein a health and social care setting * It is the applicants responsibility todemonstratehow their qualification is equivalent. Psychology Degree AND have a minimum of 1 years experience in a health and social care setting. PsychologyMaster'sDegree AND have a minimum of 1 years experience in a health and social care setting. AND At least 1years' experienceof working with people with a learning disabilityorautism. At least 1years' experiencein managing behaviours of concern through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support. Full, valid driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. Be registered, or be eligible for registration on appointment, on theappropriate partof the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) or other relevant professional body. We are an equal opportunity employer. Positive Futures reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria. Only the information provided on the application form can be considered for shortlisting. If you are successful at interview, you willbe requiredto undertake an Access NI Enhanced disclosure check. Please see attached document for more information. Skills: Life Skills Social Inclusion Compassion Benefits: Health Cash Plan 24/7 Access to UK GP Blue Light Card