Specialist Behavioural Support worker

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	04 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	£28,880 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	DBS
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	03 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	London, London, E3 3HN
Cwmni:	Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	REQ006548_1764853687

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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets.

££28,880.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team.
Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Deliver person-centred care based on individual PBS plans developed in collaboration with Look Ahead's PBS service and multidisciplinary teams.
Support our customers to achieve their personal goals, participate in meaningful activities, and engage in their community.
Support our customers with personal care, medication and all daily living skills as needed, whilst promoting independence.
Use proactive and reactive strategies to prevent or manage behaviours that challenge, while upholding the person's rights and safety.
Maintain accurate and timely records, including incident reports, behaviour tracking, and daily support logs.
Maintain records in accordance with Look Ahead's Information Management policies, procedures and guidance. Keep a clear desk at all times and assist with archiving and secure disposal of records when required.
Take on key working responsibilities for at least one customer, working with them to codesign and coproduce their care and support plan, risk management plans and activity planning tools.
Participate in regular team meetings, supervisions, and coaching sessions, and remain compliant with all training and e-learning requirements.
Promote the principles of Positive Behaviour Support at all times - focusing on improving quality of life and reducing the use of restrictive practices.
Share our values and always demonstrate these in your daily practice.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Warm, friendly, and approachable.
Team-oriented and socially engaged.
Calm and resilient.
Flexible and open to feedback.
Practical, logical, and well-organised.
Thrives in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
Confident with strong self-esteem.
Communicates with respect, clarity, and sensitivity.
Driven to improve and achieve excellence.
Enjoys community involvement and customer interaction.
Handles challenging behaviour positively.
What you'll bring:

Essential:

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autism/complex behaviours.
Understanding of PBS or willingness to undertake PBS training.
Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our customers.
Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
Prior training in PBS, Maybo, Capable Environments, Active Engagement & Support and/or Reducing Restrictive Practices.
Full UK driving licence.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.