Positive Behaviour Support Worker

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Bristol
Salary
excellent benefits
Posted
07 Jun 2022
Closes
05 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are seeking Positive Behaviour Support Workers for a small Supported Living service in Brentry, Bristol.
About the job:
You will be working in a 4 bed supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and very challenging behaviours.
You will be working for a wonderful organisation that has its values at the heart of everything they do. They are looking for caring, passionate and empathetic people to join their excellent team and really make a difference in the lives of the people they support.
As Positive Behaviour Support Worker, your role will include:
* Supporting with service users' daily routines and personal care;
* Supporting service users to maintain their household
* Supporting service users to access community facilities and services, as well as leisure and recreation opportunities
* Supporting service users to develop and engage in positive behaviours in place of harmful behaviours or behaviours that challenge
Working Hours:
We have both full-time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time opportunities available. Shifts can be worked across long days (7am-9pm) or shorter shifts (7am-2pm and 2pm-9pm). You will be expected to work roughly 2 in 4 weekends.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is GBP20,670 per annum FTE (GBP10.60 per hour), plus a host of fantastic benefits including:
* Shopping discounts
* Travel to work scheme
* Access to counselling & well-being services
* 28 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
* All Bank Holidays paid at time and a half
* Pension contributions
* Excellent training and support to obtain formal qualifications
Requirements:
* To apply for this role, you will need previous experience working with people with learning disabilities/mental health needs and behaviours that challenge (this can be professional, voluntary or personal experience)
* You should be a confident and resilient person with a positive mindset.
* Previous experience of PBM or similar training would be an advantage.
* A full UK driving license is preferred.
How to apply:
To apply for this role or for an informal discussion, please click 'Apply Now', or find me on Linkedin - Becky Bowles at Owl Recruitment