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PBS Senior Support Worker
**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**
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**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
Shift:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship?
* 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

Pembury, Tunbridge Wells TN2, UK
£14.56