Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to achieve their goals and live independently in their own homes and local communities?
Working within a PBS framework, you will focus on understanding the reasons behind behaviours of concern, promoting positive outcomes, and enabling people to achieve their personal goals while maintaining dignity, respect, and choice.
Using Positive Behaviour Support principles, you will also support individuals to develop skills, engage in their communities, maintain their tenancies, and lead fulfilling lives without the need for restrictive practices.
Journeying Support Services (JSS) is a zero-restraint organisation
We are looking for caring, reliable, and Learning Disabilities Support Workers who can provide motivated Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to join our Supported Living and Domiciliary Care team. This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver person-centred support in individuals' homes and within the community.
Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and proactive strategies.
Support individuals with daily living skills, including:
Personal care
Medication support
Meal preparation
Housekeeping and laundry
Managing finances and budgeting
Shopping and accessing community facilities
Encourage and promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy.
Support individuals to access education, employment, volunteering, and social opportunities.
Build positive relationships with families, healthcare professionals, social workers, and other stakeholders.
Accurately maintain care records, risk assessments, and support documentation.
Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.
Support individuals during periods of distress using PBS and least restrictive approaches.
Essential Requirements
Genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
Understanding of person-centred care and Positive Behaviour Support principles, or willingness to undertake training.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, waking nights and sleep-ins where required.
Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, dignity, and respect.
Desirable Requirements
Previous experience in Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, or Social Care.
Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern.
What We Offer
Competitive pay rates
Comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training.
Specialist Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training.
Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Workplace pension scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Paid annual leave.
Supportive management and team environment.
Recognition and reward programmes.
Why Join Us?
At Journeying Support Services (JSS) we believe that every individual has the right to live the life they choose. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality support that enables people to thrive, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.
If you share our values and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience, skills, and motivation for joining our Supported Living and Domiciliary Care team.
Journeying Support Services (JSS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Pay: £12.71-£14.80 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
