Specialist Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Being a Specialist Support Worker is about using your skills to make a real and lasting difference in someone's life. You'll support a person in their own home to build independence, develop communication, and shape a life that reflects their choices and goals. This role involves getting to know each person in depth, how they communicate, what matters to them, and what can make day-to-day life easier or more difficult. You'll use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in a practical way, adjusting your approach based on what you learn and what the situation calls for.

You won't do this alone; at Positive Futures, our dedicated PBS Team work alongside all of our services, offering hands-on coaching, training and guidance, to support you in delivering high-quality, person-centred support. This includes support with PBS planning, reflective practice, and on-the-floor coaching, helping you and your team continuously develop and strengthen practice.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated specialist leadership team, including:

• Specialist Senior Support Workers
• Specialist Deputy Managers
• Specialist Service Manager

The Ormiston team is already so proud of the progress achieved so far, alongside the person we support, who continues to build confidence, independence and a life shaped by their own choices. We are now recruiting for full time and part time roles to expand this unique service further, creating additional capacity to support more people in the same way. This is an opportunity to join a service at a unique time, where strong foundations are already in place, and where your contribution will directly support continued growth, achievement and quality of life for the people we support.

About The Role

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 individual's Person Centred Portfolio and their Behaviour Support Plan, to live the life they want. Learn about the person and share that knowledge with others who are also supporting the person. Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of Person Centred Portfolios (PCPs). Support people to use alternative communication systems which enable them to make choices and have control over all aspects of their lives. Support people to understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to decision making and lifestyle choices. Enable people to participate in, and contribute to, their local community as active citizens (e.g. involvement in social, leisure and community-based activities, engagement in volunteering, training, and work experience opportunities as desired).

An Enhanced Access NI Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from obtaining the position. Positive Futures adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Positive Futures also have a Policy and procedure on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and Storage & Handling copies of which can be made available upon request. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of religious belief; political opinion; sex; sexual orientation; marital or civil partnership status; racial group; age; disability.

Required Criteria

• QCF Level 2 / 3, Psychology Degree, Psychology Masters Degree or 3 Year's Experience in a health and social care setting
• 1-2 Year's Experience in a health and social care setting, alongside one of the above qualifications
• At least 1 years' experience of working with people with a learning disability OR autism
• At least 1 years' experience in managing behaviours of concern through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support.
• 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.

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're 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 £26,500.00 - £28,500.00 per year.