Job Description

Positive Behaviour Senior Support Worker

Location: ROSEWOOD

Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent

Hours of Work:

Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Shift work - rolling 2 weekly rota of earlies, lates and weekends.

Hourly Rate:

14.56 per hour.

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/positive-behaviour-support-pbs

Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity

#MadewithCare

What you can expect from us:

Fantastic paid training

and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)

Paid DBS

(we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)*

Flexible work arrangements

with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too

30 Days Annual Leave

(including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service

Nest Pension

and Death in Service Benefit

Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

and Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Aspens High Street Stores -

20% discount on all items for Aspens' staff stores: Bexhill, Crowborough, Hampden Park, Paddock Wood, Seaford

Aspens Bluebell Cafe, Pembury -

Discounted staff menu

Refer a Friend scheme

, so you can earn up to

250

for every person you refer to work for Aspens Recognition schemes, including '

Employee of the Month

'

About the Role:

We support a number of individuals with varying needs including autism, learning disabilities, Tourette's, FND, and ADHD. Sometimes the people we support find it difficult to communicate effectively so our staff need to be prepared to deal with complex and distressed behaviours on occasion; this might include physically supporting them to keep themselves and others safe from harm.

Quality of life is always our main focus so we actively encourage our staff to build up rapport with the people we support through shared fun activities. We have found that when people have a common interest they are more likely to build trusting and enjoyable relationships. Out Specialist PBS Team will support with the development of goals and behaviour plans, always focusing on the strength of the individuals and progressing towards independence.

We celebrate inclusivity and diversity and encourage the people we support and our staff to organise regular events. We recently had a sports day, a celebration of Nigerian food and music, and a spook-tacular Halloween fright night!!

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens' workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruitment@aspens.org.uk.

How to Apply:

If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you about our available roles.
Click 'Apply now' and one of our team will be in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.56 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?
Experience:

Challenging behaviour preferred: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PBS Services Rosewood