Support Worker - (AWPO59)

Support Worker

(Internally know as an Enablement Assistant)

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Employment: Full time​

​Hours Per Week: Nights - full-time and part-time

Hourly Rate: £ 11.00

*Experience in Mental health is essential for the role

​Recruitment Process: We will be recruiting a team for this individual over a period of up to 6 months as we will be introducing team members with a staged approach, therefore this advert will remain live for a period of time.

​About the role

Jack is a 23 year old male who has many interests and hobbies, including going for walks in the forest, reading newspapers and magazines, playing with board games, watching TV and listening to music. Jack also really enjoys watching and playing football, with his favourite team being Manchester United.

Jack likes to go out and about in the car visiting places in his local area. He also really enjoys a trip to the McDonald’s drive-through when he can.

Jack has a diagnosis of Autism and Schizoaffective disorder and needs confident, calm and experienced team members who can support and reassure him when he becomes anxious.

Jack mainly communicates through the use of short sentences and objects of reference. Jack requires support with elements for daily living and engagement with a range of activities at home and when out.

Jack is currently supported on a 4:1 basis and we are looking for individuals to support him who have previous experience in supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Behaviours that Challenge.

Why work for us?

• Be listened to and have your direct experience and expertise valued
• Have support from an experienced management and clinical team
• Be celebrated for accomplishing goals with the individual you support
• Have training opportunities that enhance your career development

Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days annual leave (pro rata) as of the 1st April, following your 1 year anniversary with PBS4., in-house paid induction training followed by 12 weeks blended e-learning, coaching and mentoring. Additional training opportunities following probation, DBS check payment, Legal & General company pension, employee recognition scheme and access to various other benefits through our Employee Assistance Programme.

About PBS4

We are a not for profit and social enterprise support provider for adults and young adults who have learning disabilities and/or autism. We support people to live in their own homes, with their own tenancies and our model of support is a practice called Positive Behaviour Support. Our CEO Jonathan Beebee is a registered Learning Disabilities Nurse and qualified Behaviour Analyst. We are a medium-sized organisation supporting 35 people across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire and with a workforce of just over 200.

Within PBS4, we call Support Workers ‘Enablement Assistants’. As an Enablement Assistant you will have the support of a team of people dedicated to supporting that person. You will also be able to access support from the Enablement Manager, Deputy Enablement Manager and the Positive Behaviour Support Clinician who provide you and the team with management and leadership. Your shift pattern may consist of day shifts, waking nights and sleeps.

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Be the change!

People with learning disabilities should have the same right to an ordinary life as anyone else. They need support from people like you to help them achieve this. If you are passionate about helping people to achieve the life they deserve and thrive of seeing others succeed then a career with PBS4 is the career for you. We value experience in supporting others, but we warmly welcome people without experience who share our values.

We want to create new ways of working, led by passion and drive for doing what is right, and promote innovation from our teams. Join us on our mission to disrupt social care!

* "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010"

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

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Shift:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• mental health: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PO59