Positive Behaviour Support Worker
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Job Summary
Positive Behaviour Support Worker
(Complex Care)
Earn 14.06 per hour (27500 per annum) and great benefits including Health Cash Plan
Temporary (3-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of an extension) full time (37.5hpw)
Ashford Kent
We cant offer CoS for this role
Home a place where you belong
We have a brilliant opportunity for confident positive and open-minded people to join our Transforming Care team helping our lovely customer live a fulfilling life in his own home within the local community. Our customer has Autistic Spectrum Disorder and is looking for a fun and energetic team who can also be calm and understanding. You will work alongside him and support him in different physical activities. On a good day our customer likes to spend time in garden going out in the community on drives and walking.
Our Gentleman customer is non-verbal; however understands a lot of the words/phrases used around him or communicated to him. When speaking to him it is important to speak clearly and slowly as it can take time for him to process certain information.
Our customer communicates using Makaton and object of reference he can understand most Makaton signs and use some Makaton signs. The most common sign used is the Makaton sign for yes and thank you.
Our customers are able to pick up on body language easily. Our customer can also communicate using PECS. This stands for Picture Exchange Communication System. Our customers respond well to humour. For him humour looks like someone (including himself) falling over tickles funny voices etc.
What youll do
Support with daily living personal care and choices putting the customers needs first
Work with team clinical colleagues and families to create and follow support plans
Recognising their strengths and abilities and help them take the small steps at their pace never losing sight of their dreams and aspirations
Using Positive Behavioural Support model to promote independence and social inclusion through person centred support
Spot changes in health or mood act quickly and work with others to keep everyone safe
Why join us
This is more than a job its a place where you feel valued. You get great training support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UKs Great Places to Work!
You have
Experience in a Complex Care setting with a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Health & Social Care or are prepared to work towards it.
Worked as a Support Worker supporting people with complex needs or behaviours of distress.
A flexible person-centred approach identifying each customer as unique and adapting to their needs
Experience of positive risk management ensuring the safety and wellbeing of customers and colleagues.
Makaton but thats not a deal breaker!
Stronger together
We do our best work when were ourselves. Thats why inclusion wellbeing and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits
Able to use technology to update create and update support plans communicate with colleagues and complete online learning.
Well make sure you have a fantastic induction with ongoing learning and support.
Youll need an Enhanced DBS check we pay for it.
Whats in it for you
34 days leave rising to 39(this includes bank holidays and a me day)
Health cash plan saving you (and your children) 1140 each year covering dental opticians prescriptions and more
Instant pay access with Stream
800 discounts on shops holidays days out tech and more
Well pay for your Care Certificate if you dont already have it
Find out more
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