Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support)
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £10.50 per Hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Pembury, TN2 4QU |
| Company: | Aspens Charities |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 189 |
Summary
Role overview
Positive Behaviour Support Worker
Service: Rose, Cornford Lane, Pembury
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (up to 40 Hours per Week)
Salary: £10.50 (per Hour)
Are you an experience health care professional looking for your next rewarding challenge?
Or a someone with a Psychology or PBS background looking to put your expertise to practice?
Then a Positive Behaviour Support Worker Role at Aspens could be perfect for you!
Rose is a newly developed, highly specialised service at the heart of our idyllic site in Pembury, Kent. We are looking for
passionate, enthusiastic and energetic people to join our dynamic and dedicated team, specialising in providing Positive Behaviour
Support for a young man (J) with a learning disability.
J will soon be moving in to his first flat as an adult and needs an expert team of people around him to manage the transition and
support him to learn new skills.
J has many keen interests and is willing to give most things a go – at least once! He really likes football, both playing and
watching, enjoys being outside, and loves going to the beach; being busy and occupied is key for him. He is attending college and
in the future hopes to keep learning with the support of his team.
Due to the complexity of his needs, particularly around managing behaviours that can be challenging for others, we are looking for
people who are skilled at de-escalating difficult situations in a positive and proactive way. Our focus is always on improving
quality of life so we need people who are fun, solution focused, and always striving to achieve the best possible outcome.
As a member of our team, you should have:
* Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or Autism
* Experience of working with people who may display behaviours of concern
* Experience within the care or education sector
* A willingness to learn new skills and receive feedback through regular observations and coaching sessions from our PBS
Specialist team
* A willingness to complete PBS qualifications – this requires at least L2 English and Maths
* Ideally experience in leading and developing a team
* Ideally have a driving licence and be able to drive the J’s Motability car.
Benefits of the Role:
* Full induction Training and specialist training, such as Makaton
* Career progression including recognised Positive Behaviour Support Qualifications
* A flexible working patterns
* Additional Bank shifts
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Nest pension
* Shuttle service to/from local stations
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Access to Blue Light Card, providing thousands of discounts on the high street and online
* Death in Service benefit
* Care Friends – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to work for Aspens
Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role!
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory employment references
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
PLEASE NOTE: It is a condition of your employment with Aspens Charities that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have
received both vaccinations by 11 November 2021 and that you comply with weekly testing.
Positive Behaviour Support Worker
Service: Rose, Cornford Lane, Pembury
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (up to 40 Hours per Week)
Salary: £10.50 (per Hour)
Are you an experience health care professional looking for your next rewarding challenge?
Or a someone with a Psychology or PBS background looking to put your expertise to practice?
Then a Positive Behaviour Support Worker Role at Aspens could be perfect for you!
Rose is a newly developed, highly specialised service at the heart of our idyllic site in Pembury, Kent. We are looking for
passionate, enthusiastic and energetic people to join our dynamic and dedicated team, specialising in providing Positive Behaviour
Support for a young man (J) with a learning disability.
J will soon be moving in to his first flat as an adult and needs an expert team of people around him to manage the transition and
support him to learn new skills.
J has many keen interests and is willing to give most things a go – at least once! He really likes football, both playing and
watching, enjoys being outside, and loves going to the beach; being busy and occupied is key for him. He is attending college and
in the future hopes to keep learning with the support of his team.
Due to the complexity of his needs, particularly around managing behaviours that can be challenging for others, we are looking for
people who are skilled at de-escalating difficult situations in a positive and proactive way. Our focus is always on improving
quality of life so we need people who are fun, solution focused, and always striving to achieve the best possible outcome.
As a member of our team, you should have:
* Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or Autism
* Experience of working with people who may display behaviours of concern
* Experience within the care or education sector
* A willingness to learn new skills and receive feedback through regular observations and coaching sessions from our PBS
Specialist team
* A willingness to complete PBS qualifications – this requires at least L2 English and Maths
* Ideally experience in leading and developing a team
* Ideally have a driving licence and be able to drive the J’s Motability car.
Benefits of the Role:
* Full induction Training and specialist training, such as Makaton
* Career progression including recognised Positive Behaviour Support Qualifications
* A flexible working patterns
* Additional Bank shifts
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Nest pension
* Shuttle service to/from local stations
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Access to Blue Light Card, providing thousands of discounts on the high street and online
* Death in Service benefit
* Care Friends – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to work for Aspens
Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role!
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory employment references
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
PLEASE NOTE: It is a condition of your employment with Aspens Charities that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have
received both vaccinations by 11 November 2021 and that you comply with weekly testing.
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