Positive Behaviour Support Worker
Location: BlueJay Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
Hours of Work: 1 x Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Monday- Sunday 7.30am-21.30
Hourly Rate: £12.80 per hour.
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/positive-behaviour-support-pbs
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As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East.
About the Role:
At Aspens, a highly regarded charity, we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We offer residential care, supporting living, day activities and a fantastic community outreach programme.
We are currently seeking a dedicated PBS Support Worker to join our fantastic staff team.
Due to the nature of the people we support, there are times when behaviours of concern do arise and so it is vital that you are able to stay calm in a challenging situation whilst remaining positive and professional.
Aspens offer career progression alongside vocational qualifications, we encourage staff development and aim to promote from within the organisation where we can.
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 UK driving licence and be able to drive a company vehicle. experience with PBS
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS check
- Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Generous annual leave (pro rata based on hours), with entitlement increasing with length of service
- Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
- Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Blue Light Card discounts
- 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
- Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
- Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
- Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us ensure that every person we support lives a fulfilling life with dignity and independence.
Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.
If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need.
Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have a UK driving License?
- How many years PBS experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
