Positive Behaviour Senior Support Worker
Location: BLUEJAY Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
Hours of Work: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Shift work - Early and late shift are scheduled across a 7 day week, with 3 non-consecutive days off and alternative weekends
MUST BE A DRIVER AND HOLD A UK DRIVING LICENCE
Hourly Rate: £15.16 per hour.
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/positive-behaviour-support-pbs
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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.
Bluejay is a newly refurbished PBS service consisting of an open plan kitchen, living and dining area. It has two bedrooms, both with en-suite, and there is a separate office and staff toilet. The building is also installed with air-conditioning. We are looking for a Senior Positive Behaviour Support Workers to work within a PBS framework, supporting the one individual who lives here.
The individual who lives here would like staff who possess the following qualities:
· Would help her stay in contact with family and arrange visits
· Provide a wide range of sensory activities
· Can advocate for her, helping her to access new activities
· Having confidence to support effectively, including during times of distress
· Be able to offer full attention to her during support
The qualities that are important to the people we support are:
· Being consistent and maintaining boundaries
· Having a sense of humour and being able to take a joke
· Being confident and able to motivate
· Being good at de-escalating moments of stress
· Being fit and active
· Happy to participate with community activities such as badminton, swimming, football and going to the gym.
· Be able to communicate and have a positive attitude
The qualities that the team, professionals and families think are important:
· Confidence in maintaining agreed boundaries
· Being able to follow behaviour support plans and contracts
· Experience in de-fusing and de-escalating more difficult moments whilst keeping calm and relaxed
· Having a good sense of humour
· Being a clear and concise communicator
· Complete comprehensive daily notes and reports
· Being proactive in supporting independence and quality of life
· Being able to work in a low-arousal way, minimising any overwhelming sensory input
· An understanding of how to support someone with complex needs in a way that promotes independent and autonomy
· Excellent communication skills including using Makaton signing and Picture Exchange Communication systems (training will be given)
· Having a fun and sensitive approach
· Willingness to complete activities that the people we support enjoy
· Sourcing new activities
· Maintain a budget
· Be organised and able to prioritise workload
· Be able to work within a diverse team
· To supervise and mentor PBS support staff
This is a unique opportunity for ambitious and experienced support workers and would particularly suit anyone with an interest in Positive Behaviour Support and transforming people’s lives. You will be provided with full training and support in order to make a success of the role.
We are looking for people who are energetic, hard-working, and passionate about supporting others; you will have extensive experience of supporting people with complex needs and experience in PBS; however, we will support the right candidates to develop these skills if necessary. We welcome applications from people who have experience in adult social care and PBS, but also from anyone with a background in psychology or therapeutic interventions; we will provide additional training and accredited qualifications to develop the team’s skills.
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.
An expectation that you will form part of the wider PBS team as part of your employment with us. We have additional PBS services on site and staff will be required to support in these when the needs of the service require it.
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: £15.16 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 hold a driving Licence and have access to a car?
- Do you hold a level 3, 4 or 5 within PBS?
Experience:
- Challenging behaviour preferred: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
