Lead (Positive Behaviour Support) Support Worker
Location: Fern -Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
Hours of Work: 1 x Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Rolling 2 weekly rota of early and late shifts plus alternate weekends.
Hourly Rate: £13.32 per hour
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/positive-behaviour-support-pbs
Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
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:
Fern, is a lively service where we support 6 amazing gentlemen with a variation of needs and support.
Fern is a registered care service providing accommodation for individuals on the autistic spectrum and with complex behaviours.
About you:
This is a unique opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support Worker (PBS Lead) who would relish the opportunity for career development.
The Positive Behaviour Support Workers at Aspens support people with complex and challenging behaviours using an approach based on the principles of improving quality of life, being person centred, and using behaviour analytic strategies.
You will have the opportunity to develop your existing skills through the completion of a recognised and accredited qualifications (up to L5) in Positive Behaviour Support as well as gain valuable supervision from our PBS Practitioners. This role requires a high level of resilience as the people we are supporting can have difficulties in expressing themselves, leading to behaviours of concern. No two days will be the same, however, each successfully overcome challenge can bring its own rewards. This is a job that will keep you busy and allow you to use creative solutions to problem solve.
You will be provided with full training and support in order to make a success of the role.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, hard-working and passionate about supporting others to lead our fantastic team of staff.
Essential Training and Qualifications:
L3 qualification in either Positive Behaviour Support or in Health and Social Care, or equivalent (and willingness to work towards further Positive Behaviour Support Qualifications).
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
· Understanding of PBS, PBS Frameworks and willingness to work towards a relevant qualification
· Previous experience supporting those with challenging behaviour and a key interest/ passion to progress in this type of role
· Ability to work under pressure
· Ability to follow and contribute towards good procedural practices
· Ability to undertake tasks unsupervised and under own initiative
· A professional caring attitude with emotional intelligence and resilience
· Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and to work with others to achieve common goals consistently.
· Adaptability: Understanding how to make adjustments when dealing with assessed risks.
· Ability to manage behaviours
· Experience administering food and medicines
Essential Skills and Attributes:
· A caring personality with a drive to help others
· A positive ‘can-do’ attitude with good problem-solving skills
· A calm, friendly and patient nature
· A team worker with good communication skills
· A confident leader with good interpersonal skills
· A Trustworthy individual with good listening skills and the ability to show empathy
· The ability to work under pressure and deal with widespread demand
· Good English and Maths Skills
· Good verbal and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of IT including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
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
· 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’
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 parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
- Do you hold a driving Licence and have access to a car?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Working with individuals with autism: 1 year (preferred)
- working with individuals whom have behaviours that challenge: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
