Job Description
Positive Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
Hours of Work: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £22,713.60 approx annual salary - not inclusive of any overtime etc £10.92
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What you can expect from us:
- Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
- Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
- Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
- 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
- Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to the Blue Light Card (providing discounts on the high street and online) as well as 25% discounts in our own stores and Cafés.
- Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
- Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
About the Role:
Rosewood is a newly built PBS service consisting of 4 self-contained flats, with a separate office and staff area. We are looking for Positive Behaviour Support Workers to work within a PBS framework, with our existing staff, supporting the four individuals that live here.
Client 1 is interested in employee’s who possess the following qualities:
· Being consistent and maintaining boundaries
· Having a sense of humour and able to take a joke
· Confidence and the ability to motivate
· Being good at de-escalating moments of stress
· Promoting independence and quality of life
Bonus strengths would include being fit and active, particularly keen on cycling longer distances; knowing a second language that can be taught to him; being musical and able to play an instrument (this client has taught himself how to play guitar); being happy to go out regularly and visit new places.
Client 2 would be interested in employee’s who:
· Can help him stay in contact with his family and arrange visits
· Provide a wide range of sensory activities
· Can advocate for him, helping him to access new activities
· Having confidence to support effectively, including during times of distress
· Has an understanding of using a low arousal approach
Client 3 would be interested in employee’s who:
· Are fun, engaging and proactive
· Happy to get out and about regularly to go bowling, swimming, cinema etc
· Happy to go on holidays and overnight visits to places of interest
· Can motivate others
· Have good communication skills
· Can give dignified personal care
Client 4 would be interested in employee’s who:
· Fun and engaging
· Can appropriately encourage participation
· Actively support
· Can help him access physical activities, such as tennis and football
· Has an understanding of mental health conditions
What you can expect from us:
We will support you with regular access to, and supervision with, a Positive Behaviour Support Specialist as well as with your line manager, and the opportunity to complete a L3 accredited PBS qualification.
A PBS Support Worker should be:
Able to work with the PBS team to create and follow behavioural management strategies
Able to source and establish an activity planner.
Experienced in de-escalating difficult situations in a calm, positive and proactive way
Physically fit
Not be afraid to try new things
Resilient
Able to actively support, promoting independence
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. 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 have a driving licence and be able to drive a company vehicle
Simply click ‘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, which we will complete on your behalf if you don't already have one, and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the Charity.
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Aspens is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £22,713.60 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Shift:
Application question(s):
- Do you require Sponsorship?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person