Activity Support Co-Ordinator - Part Time - 15 Hours per week This is a Fixed Term opportunity to cover Maternity Leave, we anticipate this role will be for 9-12 months up to January 2027. However this may be subject to change, based on business needs Purpose: To provide high quality support to people and to mentor, coach and act as a strongrole model for other staff in delivering high quality support in order to deliver ourMission: Positive Futures for people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury orautism working together to achieve dreams andtransform lives Form a positive relationship with the person being supported, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with them and their families and promote and support relationships, which enable people with a learning disability, to be included, and engage in their local community. Ensuring the high-quality, person-centred support (outlined in the persons Person-Centred Portfolio) needed to live the life they want and achieve their dreams/goals. Support people to understand and make choices and to speak up for themselves, whilst working as part of a team, to learn about the person and share that knowledge with staff and volunteers, to further enhance each persons individual support plan. About The Role Complete, co-ordinate and oversee implementation of a range of activities for people we support (these may be activities during the daytime activities, afterschool/ or college, evenings, weekends and holidays) ensuring activities are varied and meet the needs of people we support. Complete and oversee support planners to ensure staffing is planned to meet the needs of people we support. Identify and resolve any day-to-day issues that arise in relation to either activity plans or support planners. Seek feedback from people we support, staff and other key stakeholders to ensure activity plans and staffing arrangements are effective and meet the needs of people we support. Act as strong and positive role models to staff and volunteers Provide practical advice and guidance for Community Support Workers and volunteers.? Conduct regular Person-Centred?Supervision (1:1 meetings) with Community Support Workers? Encourage and facilitate the use of?person-centred?thinking tools and?person-centred?approaches to inform high-quality Person-Centred Profiles and/or one-page plans ? Plan and coordinate the training needs of Community Support WorkersEnsure any risks that are identified during support of a person are responded to promptly and escalated in line with Positive Futures Risk Management Framework. Be involved in planning and evaluating activities with the people supported. Required Criteria 12 months experience of supporting people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autistic spectrum condition in recreational activities in a paid or voluntary capacity. Experience of planning, organising and implementing activities for children, young people and/or adults. Current registration with NISCC or be eligible for registration on appointment. Full driving license and access to a car insured for business purposes to transport people supported Desired Criteria Experience of working as part of a team Experience of supervising and supporting other staff or volunteers. Skills Needed 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, were 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 firstboth 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. Thats why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when youre 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 £25,500.00 per year Benefits: Vacation, Paid time off Paid sick days Retirement plan and/or pension Employee development programs Sabbatical leave Referral bonus