Job Description

In accordance with Regulation 28 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Children Act 1989, applicants for this role must be aged

21 or over

as staff members must be at least

four years older than the oldest child

residing in the home, in line with legal safeguarding standards.

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED SUPPORT WORKER WITH A PASSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CHILDREN IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING.

HAPPY FUTURES POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKERS ARE SOME OF THE BEST PAID WITHIN SCARBOROUGH & RYEDALE

Do you have a passion for promoting independence, Are you a team player, energetic, have a can do attitude, confident in your ability to encourage and engage with people, would you like to work for a stable loyal employer, with good staff retention rates?

Do you have experience working in the care sector with children with autism and behaviours of concern?

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Job title: Children and Young People's PBS Support Worker

Location: Scarborough

13.80 per hour- Days

14.94 per hour Waking Nights

3 x 36 hours per week contract available-

to be on a rolling rota to include alternative weekend work.

70.00 per sleep

sleeps are not guaranteed

An enhanced DBS check is a requirement for the role and paid for by us.

Benefits:

Pluxee discounts platform Free counselling sessions Career progression CPD accredited training Robust induction Death in service Cycle to work scheme Paid DBS

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING INDIVIDUALS:

As a Positive Behaviour Support Worker you will be expected to adhere to support plans and implement behaviour interventions for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in their own homes. The ages of the individuals range from 10 - 18 years old.

This will involve working with the children and their families and staff on a rota basis.

Provide direct support to children who exhibit complex and challenging behaviour.

Manage the behaviour and to enable them to participate in a wide range of therapeutic and social activities.

Experience of working in a regulated Ofsted children's home desirable.

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in a Children and Young People related field

We will expect our PBS support staff to follow the clinical frameworks of Applied Behavioural Analysis and Positive Behavioural Support plans under the guidance of our Registered Children's Manager.

Promote independence with daily activities, such as personal care, cooking, finance management where appropriate, and general housekeeping.

About you:

We are looking for candidates with experience of working with children, young people and/or adults with a learning disability and/or autism who are able to manage challenging behaviour. Good communication and interpersonal skills are important for this post; as you will be required to work with a range of professionals as well as families and carers.

Knowledge of positive behaviour support interventions is important as well as an understanding of social care in particular in relation to safeguarding practice.

About Happy Futures:

Happy Futures has been expanding for 10 years and we achieved Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission. We are leading the way in the North of England in complex care for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. We are also specialists in autism and Positive Behaviour Management. Our focus is to ensure the individuals we support have happy futures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.80-14.94 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Scarborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Supporting children in a residential setting: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (CYP or Equivalent) (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person