Senior Support Worker

Positive Futures; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is looking for Senior Support Workers in Coleraine. The role involves delivering high-quality support to individuals with learning disabilities and mentoring staff. Candidates should have experience in health and social care, the ability to lead a shift, and possess a QCF/NVQ Level 3 qualification or be willing to obtain it. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £25,500 to £27,500, along with various benefits including vacation and staff development opportunities.

Benefits

Vacation

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee development programs

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in health and social care.
• Experience leading a shift or acting as a key worker.
• Confident use of digital systems for records.
• Experience working with Positive Behaviour Support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support to individuals.
• Mentor and coach other staff members.
• Support people to maintain their independence.
• Manage medication and finances for supported individuals.

Skills

Experience in health and social care

Shift leadership

Digital record management

Positive Behaviour Support

Effective oversight of paperwork

Driving licence

Education

QCF / NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Workers - Coleraine

We have a range of contract options available from Full Time to Part Time opportunities

Purpose of Role

To provide high quality support to people, and to mentor, coach and act as a strong role model for other staff in delivering high quality support 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

About The Role

Form a positive relationship with the person supported, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with the people we support and their families.

Provide high quality support at all times to every person we support. This means giving each person the individual support they need (as outlined in the individuals person-centred portfolio and, if relevant, their Behaviour Support Plan) to live the life they want.

Supporting People to be Safe and Healthy

Support people to be safe and healthy in all aspects of their lives including:

• Support people to look after themselves in all aspects of personal care as needed and/or provide personal care if needed, ensuring that people are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Support people to understand and protect themselves from different types of abuse.

Supporting Independence, Social And Communication Skills

• Support people to have choice and control over all aspects of their lives.
• Support people to make decisions based upon informed choices and speak up for themselves and/or seek support from advocacy services where needed.
• Support people to understand their responsibilities in relation to decision making and lifestyle choices.

Supporting People To Develop And Maintain Key Skills

• Support people to understand and fulfil their responsibilities to look after their home in line with any tenancy agreements.
• Support people with domestic chores such as shopping, preparation of healthy meals, cleaning, gardening, washing clothes and ironing.
• Support people to manage their medication and finances as independently as possible.

Coaching, Mentoring and Supervision of Staff

Be involved in the induction, coaching and mentoring of staff in relation to active support, empowering the people we support to develop their independence, learn new skills, and have new experiences (including those that involve taking positive risks).

Provide mentoring and coaching to staff in relation to managing behaviour which challenges, in line with stress and coping plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

Provide support in the use of person-centred thinking tools and person-centred approaches to ensure that the people we support have maximum choice and control and are supported to lead full and valued lives.

Take responsibility as Shift Leader offering advice and guidance to other staff as required.

Required Criteria

• At least 6 months paid experience supporting people in a health and social care or community setting
• Experience leading a shift or acting as a key worker, including supervising colleagues and coordinating reviews or plans
• Experience in confidently using digital systems for records, rota, medication logs and incident reporting.
• Experience of working in line with a Positive Behaviour Support plan, for example supporting stress and coping plans or PBS plans.
• Experience of having effective oversight of paperwork and processes within the environment you are working in.
• QCF / NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent* Consideration will be given to candidates who do not possess this qualification but are willing to undertake the QCF qualification within an agreed timescale. It is the applicants responsibility to demonstrate how their qualification is equivalent.
• Full driving licence and access to a car insured for business purposes to transport people supported.

About The Company

Founded in 1995 (initially under the name United Response NI), we now operate across Northern Ireland offering a wide range of services tailored to individuals with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury or autism and the families who support them. Our services include supported living, peripatetic housing support, shared-lives schemes, residential short breaks and family support. We focus on enabling people to live as equal citizens, develop independence and realise their hopes and dreams. With offices and services located in Bangor, Belfast, Enniskillen, Lisburn, Omagh and beyond, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in local communities.

Company Culture

At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people first both those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.

Company Benefits

Our Staff and people we support are our strength and our people are at the heart of everything we do, those are not just our values it’s who we are.

Working at Positive Futures means doing work that matters - and being supported by people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We want you to feel valued, encouraged and set up to thrive, both in and outside of your role. That’s why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when you’re supported, you can make an even bigger difference to the people we support.

Vacation, paid time off, paid sick days, retirement plan and/or pension, employee development programs, sabbatical leave, referral bonus, competitive salary, employee assistance scheme, wellbeing scheme, blue light card, social opportunities, annual performance review, on the job learning, progression opportunities, access to health & wellbeing app, bereavement leave.

Salary

£25,500.00 - £27,500.00 per year

Benefits

Vacation, paid time off, paid sick days, retirement plan and/or pension, employee development programs, sabbatical leave, referral bonus.