Positive Behaviour Care Assistant

Positive Behaviour Care Assistant

Exciting Career Opportunities at Holmes Court

Holmes Court is a newly built residential home in Ballymena, providing specialist care for adults aged 18 and over with complex needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities , and Challenging Behaviours . Conveniently located within walking distance of local shops and parks, and easily accessible by bus and train, Holmes Court is next door to Slemish Nursing Home.

With a brand-new team recently recruited, Holmes Court offers exciting opportunities for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us from the ground up and make a real difference.

If you’re eager to be part of a fresh, dynamic team delivering person-centred care in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

The role of the Positive Behaviour Care Assistant is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. Positive Behaviour Care Assistants work closely with the senior team to meet the daily needs of residents using a positive behaviour, person centred approach., helping our residents fulfil their potential.

At Healthcare Ireland we provide a comfortable environment for each resident with the highest quality of care. We are proud to be able to offer a place for those with complex behavioural needs, and our team of Positive Behaviour Care Assistants are key to that. Positive Behaviour Care Assistants enable residents to have opportunities for life enrichment using an approach tailored to meet each resident’s needs and preferences in addition to promoting the highest possible quality of life.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents with complex behavioural needs, including assisting with activities of daily living, behaviour management and emotional support.

• Establish rapport and build trusting relationships with residents, demonstrating empathy, patience and understanding in all interactions.

• Assist senior and nursing team members with care plans, tasks, and activities to support the resident’s wellbeing.

• Provide care in a safe environment through participation in learning and development programmes.

• Participate in activities, motivating and supporting residents to get involved, promoting mental stimulation, socialisation and emotional wellbeing.

• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed, following established processes and ensuring resident safety and wellbeing.

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• 4-weekly pay

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• To be a good listener, showing patience, compassion, empathy and understanding
• A good standard of written and oral English
• The Right to Work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience within a care setting
• At least 6 months experience working in a regulated care or support environment for people with learning disability or complex needs
• Educated to QCF level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social care