2. Promoting dignity and independence for people with learning disabilities 02 May 2012 Anna O’Mahony

3. Promoting dignity and independence Registered Care Supported Living On Track (Forensic) Lifelong Learning Shared Lives Residential Schools Further Education college No Limits My Way (Brokerage) MacIntyre is a national Charity Supporting over 900 Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities

4. Promoting dignity and independence Great Interactions Workforce initiative developed by MacIntyre that focuses on the interactions between people we support and everyone around them Every interaction is a great interaction Facilitation skills Recruiting to the MacIntyre profile

5. Promoting dignity and independence Facilitative ways of working Observation Responsive Reflecting Communication Eye contact Listening Touch Positioning Warmth Creativity 10 Key facilitation skills

6. Promoting dignity and independence The MacIntyre Profile Worked with Kenexa to create the Ideal Profile of a Support Worker Recruit using the following tools: 1) Rapid Personality Questionnaire 2) Competency based Framework

7. Promoting dignity and independence Gwenne and Fred’s story By working in facilitative ways and ensuring every interaction is a great interaction, Fred is always treated with dignity and respect and supported to be as independent as he chooses. “It ain’t what you do…..it’s the way that you do it”

8. Anna O’Mahony Head of Operations tel: 01706 362279 email: anna.omahony@macintyrecharity.org www.macintyrecharity.org