Job Description

Community Integrated Care is recruiting for an Advanced Support Worker Specialist, with flexible shift patterns of 39 hours per week, or part-time being a minimum of 24 hours.You will need to be empathetic and build rapport, resilient, good communicator, fun with a sense of humour, creative and need to listen intently. You will also need to ooze energy, be physically fit as part of their support involves going to the gym, running, dancing, yoga and keeping fit with the person that you will be supporting. You will need to be be very understanding and of a nurturing nature, calm, and patient, with a 'Can Do' approach.NVQ level 3 or above is desirable, however, for the right person we will provide specialist training in PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).You will support a young adult with learning disabilities and autism, who has other complex needs, to lead their best life possible.

• xc2xa315.32 effective from 1st April 2025!
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
• Managed by supportive leaders
• 25 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS / PVG
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It's exciting and rewarding work, and we're full of pride and passion for what we do.Since the early days, we've grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of 'Your Life, Your Choice' and our strategy 'Best Lives Possible'.We have strong values and we're proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards!We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going 'the extra mile' for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.Who you'll be supporting & more about the role:Do you want to be part of B's Dream Team?We are looking for a team of multi-skilled Advanced Support Specialists who have significant experience of delivering support underpinned by Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) principles. You will be required to provide trauma-informed support that follows structured clinical guidance, building on what currently works well for B. Experience of supporting people with Pathological Demand Avoidance would be advantageous, but in-depth training will be provided.You will have access to a comprehensive programme of learning and development, including bespoke training from highly respected clinicians and a national NHS team of behavioral specialists, as well as access to accredited PBS Coach training.B would like a staff team who are happy, caring, enthusiastic, bubbly and supportive. Every day will be different and B likes to keep busy with a range of activities. B loves drama and would like staff who are willing to get involved in drama and role play with her. It is important that you like animals as B loves her pets (a rabbit and a guinea pig) and will need some support to look after them. A good sense of humour is essential. B is really active and likes going to the gym, so needs staff who are active and energetic. B would love some staff who are good at cooking and able to share their skills. Being a talented singer, dancer or being able to play an instrument would also be a bonus.You will have excellent observation skills and be responsive and sensitive to B's emotions and subtle changes in B's presentation.You will contribute and work towards a psychologically safe environment for B, yourself, and your colleagues. You will be able to approach each day with a fresh, positive outlook. B requires consistent support from a team she trusts and feels safe with, so you must be committed and reliable.You must also be willing to take part in a recruitment assessment day. Assessment dates are scheduled throughout 2025 and all details will be confirmed for successful applicants.Your values:The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, working with challenging behaviours, autism and sensory communication, and physical health.If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have extensive experience in social care.You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues.We will develop your talents with a range of specialist training, including the opportunity to learn Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton and the Picture Exchange System.During recruitment you will meet the people we support in their home. This will allow you to see their wonderful personalities first-hand and fully understand the level of support that they require.Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination- A problem solver- ResilienceIf you have read this advert and feel like it's exactly the role and organisation you're looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contactCarol-anne Phypers, our recruitment specialist, for a friendly informal chat on 07890 963057 or emailA Place I belongHere at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all - where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we've made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clickingWe wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contactCommunity Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• You'll ideally have a Level 4 Diploma in Care or an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• You'll have great experience working with people supported who present behaviours that require intensive support planning and management to ensure their safety and quality of life at all times
• You will have worked with Multi-disciplinary teams and participated in complex case reviews for people supported
• You'll have experience of getting to know people individually and ensuring their needs are met in a way that is caring, kind and respectful.
• You'll have experience of working independently
• You'll understand person centred support
• You'll have experience of working in complex care within a social or health care setting (essential)
• You'll have experience of working with people with specific diagnoses as defined within the care and support plan, or specified within job advert
• You will have a proven track record of working in a health or social care setting
• You'll have experience of working to CQC/CI regulations and inspection processes

xe2x80x9cOne of the values of Community Integrated Care is our passion for our people and every year we invest heavily in our front-line worker pay, in line with the Living Wage increase each April. Our promise has always been clear: we will do everything in our power to improve pay for colleagues. From 31 March 2024 your pay with be xc2xa314.64 and then from the 1 April, will increase to xc2xa315.32xe2x80x9dWe're really proud to be a Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.In our 2023 Colleague Engagement Survey, 56% (over 3,300!) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +28. This is a measure of how positively our colleagues talk about us - and 28 is an excellent score compared to other organisations!

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