Positive Behaviour Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time
Job Description

Are you passionate with a caring nature? Could you provide the necessary support and personal care to residents with dementia and nursing requirements?

The Home

Bradley Court is 12 bedded nursing home for Learning Disability and challenging behaviour. Bradley Court was opened in August 2020 and was commissioned with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We take great pride in our nursing home, providing high quality care and person-centred care. Bradley Court aims to provide a home away from home feeling for our residents.

We offer our staff a range of training programmes, including positive behaviour support, safety intervention and other training opportunities to assist our staff to progress in their careers. In February 2024, Bradley Court was commended in the Champions of Care Awards as the Special Recognition 1st Runner Up.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.


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

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

Closing DateSaturday 8th June, 2024



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