Positive Futures

30/05/2026

Be part of the next 30 years and support others to live the life they want!

Mark’s story reflects the difference that patient, compassionate support can make over time, building confidence, independence and opportunities that once felt out of reach✨.

There are days that ask a lot from your heart and then there are days that remind you just how important human connection really is. Our staff talk about the quieter moments, the breakthroughs, laughter and shared achievements, where you find yourself thinking there’s nowhere else they'd rather be.

📍 We’re currently recruiting both entry-level and leadership roles for our Windermere service in Lisburn.

If you’re caring, motivated and looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference while growing yourself too, we’d love to hear from you😊.

What we offer:
✅Westfield Health Cash Plan
✅NISCC Registration Paid
✅CPD opportunities
✅24/7 GP & Wellbeing Support
…and many more benefits

Find out more: https://ow.ly/NBqq50Z5Fox

28/05/2026

Your rewarding career starts here. If you feel called to work in a role that changes lives, we want to hear from you.

At Positive Futures, we’re recruiting Support Workers in Newry to work with people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism to live the life they choose. Whether it’s helping someone build independence, connect with their community, or achieve their personal goals, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.

If you’re caring, positive and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer:
✅20 hours (Flexible)
✅Fully paid induction
✅Westfield Health Cash Plan
✅Employer pension contribution

👉 Apply now: https://ow.ly/TCRS50Z5gYl

27/05/2026

A brilliant highlight to share from last week as Joe Melly from our Families Matter Shared Lives Service in Belfast, was very happy to be placed 3rd in a recent Special Olympics basketball skill competition with the Carrick Chargers.

📸Joe on the beach in Portugal at Easter 😎 and photos of Joe at the skills day in Antrim Forum with Carrickfergus Chargers Special Olympics Basketball Team where Joe came 3rd.

22/05/2026

Help somebody live the life they want✨

We’re celebrating 30 years of supporting people to carve out the life they want.

🎥 Cameron's story reflects how the right person can come into your life at the right time and have a transformative impact. Our team has worked alongside Cameron to help him build confidence, independence and thrive; this is the difference our staff make every single day!

📍 We’re recruiting Support Workers across both our services in Bangor, Co. Down
✅Westfield Health Cash Plan
✅NISCC Registration Paid & many more benefits
✅CPD opportunities
✅24/7 GP & Wellbeing Support & many more benefits

Find out more: https://ow.ly/s0Er50Z2ju6

If you’re compassionate, motivated and want a career that will grow with you, we’d love to hear from you😊.

20/05/2026

30 trees for 30 years transforming lives🌱

Positive Futures and National Trust NI are partnering over the next year to mark 30 years of transforming lives and collaborate on their "Roots to Recovery" and "Living with Water" project with Department for Infrastructure aiming to slow the flow of water into Belfast, by planting 30 trees in several locations across Northern Ireland.

Yesterday we set off to the beautiful Lisnabreeny and Cregagh Glen. With stunning views over Belfast, and a few sore arms by the end, staff, people we support, and our partners Outform Consulting rolled up their sleeves to get stuck in. Safe to say… planting trees is definitely harder than it looks😅.

A huge thank you to National Trust NI for hosting us and helping make the morning so special, and to everyone who joined in, from first dig to final pat-down.

And of course, no Positive Futures outing would be complete without a bit of energy from our Chief Executive Dr Agnes Lunny OBE, who kept spirits high with a few songs along the way 🎶.

Here’s to growing something lasting, rooted in collaboration and surrounded by community.

17/05/2026

How do we transform adult social care to ensure the focus moves away from reactive to proactive intervention?

Our Chief Executive Dr Agnes Lunny OBE joined Colin McMullan (Belfast Health & Social Care Trust) when they were interviewed for a DoH publication, sharing their work as Joint Chairs of the Prevention and Early Intervention Implementation Group (PEIG). They discussed the interesting work done on preventative home visits and work progressing for people who are over 65 - advising that the development of new early intervention approaches to support adults under the age of 65 will be discussed and agreed by the group later in the year.

There is a growing focus on how early intervention can better support people under 65 and those with additional needs, ensuring no one is left behind as we build a more inclusive, person-centred approach to care.

This transformation depends on strong partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and making the most of community strengths, because sustainable change can only happen when we work together.

📸Stills from the interview with Agnes and Colin McMullan

15/05/2026

For 30 years, Positive Futures has been working closely with families and the people we support to carve out what living a full life looks like to them🌱.

Today we appreciate how far Ziyad and his family have come through building confidence and exploring new things with the support of our Lakeland Family Support Services, in Co. Fermanagh💛.

If caring is part of your day to day, you are somebody that values personal autonomy and are passionate about equality and inclusion, there's a place for you as part of our team✨.

View all our current NI vacancies here 👉https://ow.ly/ppvC50Z05ZB

13/05/2026

A fantastic morning at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners office for the launch of Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful’s 2026–30 strategy! 🌍✨

​At Positive Futures, we are incredibly proud to be partnering with on the ‘Caring For Our World’ training programme. This initiative is all about empowering people with a learning disability to take the lead on climate action and sustainability.

​Seeing the vision for the next four years in such an iconic setting reminds us that a greener Northern Ireland is only possible when it’s inclusive for everyone. Together, we’re making sure no one is left out of the conversation. 🤝🌱

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11/05/2026

Thank you to Carol Jordan at UTV for having our CE, Dr Agnes Lunny OBE on her Vodcast - Going the Extra Mile. A lovely excuse to celebrate Agnes and what Positive Futures has achieved over the last 30+ years.

07/05/2026

Monday 18th May. Let's show our support at Stormont for this fantastic campaigner on an issue that needs attention

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Ok so I’ve been working to push for a debate on the assembly floor. Post 19 SEND is an issue that needs the spotlight I have worked hard for this moment.

We remain committed to a care plan lifelong for those with complex needs however, this is a good place to start and get this out onto the assembly floor so I am grateful.

SDLP have agreed to bring this forward. Their motion is as follows: ⬇️

Post-19 SEN Support

That this Assembly recognises the importance of ensuring that all young people with Special

Educational Needs (SEN) are supported to reach their full potential beyond the age of 19; acknowledges that every year, families across Northern Ireland face a devastating “cliff edge” when their child leaves special school, with support falling away and too many young people left without the care, structure and dignity they need to live a full life; further acknowledges that current provision for post-19 SEN support in Northern Ireland lags significantly behind that available in other jurisdictions; and calls on the Executive to bring forward legislation which ensures consistent, high-quality provision and clear entitlements to SEN support for young people between the ages of 19 & 25.

It will be debated on the floor of the Assembly Monday 18th May. Timings are indicative at this point, but the debate is scheduled for 5pm that evening.

Can you come along? We need to fill the gallery with young people and their families! This is a big moment for all of us. I have never seen Post 19 SEND debated on the assembly floor. So let’s go.

If you can come and I really really need this please indicate below. The media will be present. I cannot do this on my own so I am asking… protest the following day so I will be flat out but it’s worth it 🩵