Team Leaders

*Gender in this vacancy is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Article 10(2)(b)(i) of the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976 (as amended).

Shifts can be during the day, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, throughout the night or on call

Our Short Break Service based in North Belfast offers people with a learning disability the opportunity to spend time away from their families, gaining greater independence while allowing their loved ones a break from their caring responsibilities. Our new purpose–built facility supports up to 5 people at any one time. 

Positive Futures is the leading charity for people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autistic spectrum condition and their families

• Do you believe that people with disabilities have the same rights and choices as everybody else?
• Are you caring, kind, compassionate and patient?
• Would you like to help people achieve their dreams?

*Gender in this vacancy is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Article 10(2)(b)(i) of the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976 (as amended).

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential:

1. At least two years’ experience of supporting people with Autism within a health and social care (HSC) setting, including knowledge of the principles of a short break service

2. Experience of 

1. supervising staff including ability to coach and mentor team members
2. working as part of a team
3. assessment, development and implementation of Person Centered Care / Support Plans
4. using Behavioural Management Strategies
5. assessing / managing risk

3. Flexibility, including working unsociable hours, sleepovers and waking night shifts

4. Ability to travel independently (hold a full and valid UK Drivers Licence** with access to a vehicle) to be able to carry out the responsibilities of the role

Desirable: 

1. Experience of working with families and external HSC Trust colleagues 
2. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
3. Experience of working with people with complex and challenging behaviours

In line with NISCC Regulations, it is a requirement of the post to be registered with the NISCC.

Positive Futures reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria. Only the information provided in this section of the application form will be considered for shortlisting.

If you can provide a commitment to put the people we support first, we can give you:

• A competitive hourly rate of pay
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
• Loyalty benefits
• Employee discount card
• Enhanced sickness and maternity / paternity pay
• 4% Employer pension contribution

(benefits and entitlements are based on Terms and Conditions of Employment and eligibility requirements)

Please visit our website for the Job Profile, Person Specification and Job Information Sheet.

An enhanced Access NI check as well as a check of the Adults Barred List is required for this role.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 31 January 2021 at midnight with interviews scheduled (a short presentation will be required) to take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 11 February. Correspondence is usually via email so please check all folders and ensure to add a contact telephone number on the application form.

**this criterion may be waived for candidates unable to meet it due to having a disability