Social Inclusion Co-Ordinator

Social Inclusion Co-Ordinator

Job summary

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Ref: 26-163-SIC-TM-WEB
Role: Social Inclusion Co-Ordinator
Location: The Mews, 143A Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8FU
Salary: £17.81 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexibility is required in the role to cover evenings and weekends)

The Service:

The Mews is a Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 12 single occupancy apartments located in West Belfast. The service provides a Person-Centred approach through supported living solutions to service users with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides 24hr care and support.

The Role:

The Social Inclusion Co-Ordinator will be responsible for developing, facilitating and coordinating social and community networking opportunities for service users living in the Mews. The Social Inclusion Officer will support the management, team leader and support worker team in ensuring meaningful activity is delivered in the service under Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7 weeks after 10 years’ service.
• Paid breaks.
• Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
• Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Health Cashback Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Please Note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship

Essential Criteria

1.  A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a health & social care or related discipline AND at least 2 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment, of which 6 months working with behaviours which challenge.
   OR 
   A minimum of GCSE English & Maths (A* - C) or equivalent AND at least 3 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment, of which 6 months of working with behaviours which challenge
2.  Effective communication and experience of IT systems (eg. digital record keeping)
3. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities

Desirable Criteria

1. Knowledge of relevant public bodies and community organisations that can support social and community engagement opportunities

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Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026 

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