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Our client in the Antrim area are looking to recruit a Supported Employment Worker to join their team on a full time temporary basis.

SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure quality support services are provided to individual service users with a learning disability by completing all delegated tasks efficiently and effectively and enabling service users to participate and integrate within social enterprise activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POST:

• Ensure services users receive induction to the service and orientation of their social enterprise environment
• Ensure services users needs are assessed regularly and that the identified target goals are translated into all Personal Appraisal Records (PARS)
• Participate in the development, implementation and review of service users' PARS, evaluate and record progress regularly, ensuring that maximum choice, abilities, independence are incorporated into these records
• Develop opportunities for service users to take part in a wide range of productive, meaningful, stimulating and creative activities
• Promote the involvement of service users in aspects of these services that are appropriate enabling and encouraging them to make decisions based on informed choices
• Ensure service users are supported to understand their rights, entitlements and responsibilities using the best means of communication the service users can comprehend and providing any administrative support required
• Promote good customer care for the protection and well-being of all service users in areas of responsibility specifically involving family, friends of service users and professionals from statutory/ voluntary agencies
• Provide all relevant service information to members of the Board upon being asked to do so Provide all relevant information to your line manager to facilitate the preparation of reports Represent the Association's public and professional profile appropriate to its mission, values and strategies ensuring that these are incorporated into all work activity
• Participate in completing and reviewing risk assessments for all service users and activities.
• Ensure the highest standards of hygiene, health and safety are upheld and maintained within the service and appropriate checklists are completed
• Attend team meetings, and provide briefings on return from leave
• Attend supervisions and annual performance appraisals with line manager
• Attend and participate in any internal and external personal development training / learning being provided to / with staff that is appropriate
• Identify possible contract work and liaise with relevant businesses with regards to contract activities and complete all contract/production activities within required timescales
• Implement operational policies and procedures consistent with internal policy, legislation and best practice within areas of responsibility and participate in any training provided prior to implementation
• Participate in implementing the Association's responsibilities under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 within areas of responsibility
• Use information technology available to the organisation in areas of responsibility
• Maintain effective internal and external communication systems including the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Actively participate in continuous business improvement initiatives within the areas of responsibility bringing to your line manager any innovative opportunities and practice that may enhance this service
• Co-operate and provide all relevant information required to internal and external auditors / inspectors and assist the implementation of any recommendations
• Maintain effective operational administrative and reporting systems within areas of responsibility
• Ensure that all delegated responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of this legislation and the Association's Health and Safety Policy and procedures
• Report any incident, accident and / or issue of concern that would be in contravention of the legislation to your line manager
• Report any defects to the property, furnishings and fittings to the Housing Maintenance Department immediately upon discovery and ensure that all relevant checklists are maintained.
• Ensure that the Association fulfils all of its legislative and statutory obligations in all operational activity within areas of responsibility

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of NVQ level II in a social care related discipline

OR

• A recognised qualification in a business related discipline (minimum of NVQ Level III, BTEC National Diploma or A-Level or equivalent standard)

AND

• a minimum of 1 years experience working within the disability sector
• IT skills including use of Microsoft Office
• Hold a full valid driving licence or can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the post
• Ability to provide a high level of support to adults with a range of disability promoting choice, dignity, respect, empowerment and inclusion
• Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills
• Ability to complete all related documentation in relation to the activities of your assigned project
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work tasks to meet set objectives
• Ability and initiative to work alone and as part of a team

Experience: 0 yrs