Job Description

Job Title:

PBS Support Worker

Location:

Ramsgate/Broadstairs/Margate/Canterbury

Salary:

12.21-12.62 per hour

Hours:

25-40 hours per week (Full-time, Part-time, Permanent)

About the Role:

As a PBS Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals with mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Your focus will be on supporting them to maintain their independence at home while helping them lead fulfilling and active lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Build meaningful relationships to help individuals achieve their goals and outcomes. Assist with the development and implementation of risk assessments, behavioral support plans, and positive behavior strategies. Provide day-to-day support, including maintaining detailed daily reports and conducting behavioral analyses.

What We're Looking For:

We seek individuals who are:

Passionate, empathetic, and patient:

Dedicated to enhancing the lives of others.

Resilient and supportive:

Able to navigate challenges with a positive attitude.

Reliable and confident:

Trusted to work independently and under pressure.

Committed to personal development:

Interested in advancing their skills and qualifications, such as achieving an NVQ Level 3.

Ideal Candidate Specifications:

Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviors. Previous collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Effective conflict resolution skills and a calm demeanor.

Employment Benefits:

We value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Annual Leave:

30 days per year.

Pension:

Access to pension schemes.

Professional Development:

Training opportunities, including Care Certificates and NVQs.

Perks:

Blue Light Cards and counselling support.

Compensation:

Competitive sleep-in rate of 76.95 and mileage allowance (35p per mile).

Technology:

Company-provided Apple iPhone.

Support for Career Growth:

Opportunities for advancement within the company.

Recruitment Incentives:

Refer-and-recruit scheme.

Funded DBS Checks:

Provided at no cost to you.

Working Environment:

You will primarily work within individuals' homes in the Thanet/Canterbury area. Shifts will vary, requiring flexibility to accommodate days, evenings, weekends, and overnight work.

Please Note:

This description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. It is subject to adjustment based on the needs of Avondalecare Ltd.

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the qualities we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note at this time we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.62 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Shift:

10 hour shift
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person