Advanced Support Worker Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Bromsgrove; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Support Worker Specialist to join a dedicated team in Bromsgrove. This role involves providing compassionate support to a young adult with learning disabilities and autism, fostering their independence and well-being. The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, and possess strong communication skills, ready to engage in activities like gym workouts and drama. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life while working for a multi-award-winning charity.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Pension Scheme

No uniform

Flexible Working Hours

Paid DBS/PVG

Guaranteed & Contracted Hours

Shopping Discounts Scheme

Ongoing professional development

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Financial Hardship Fund

Qualifications

• Empathetic and resilient individual with strong communication skills.
• Experience in social care, especially with autism and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support based on Positive Behavioural Support principles.
• Engage in various activities with the individual, including drama and fitness.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Creativity

Physical Fitness

Observation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Extensive experience in social care

Tools

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Makaton

Picture Exchange System

Job description

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Advanced Support Worker Specialist, Bromsgrove

Client: Community Integrated Care

Location: Bromsgrove, United Kingdom

Job Category: Customer Service

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Community Integrated Care is recruiting for an Advanced Support Worker Specialist, with flexible shift patterns of 39 hours per week, or part-time being a minimum of 24 hours.

You will need to be empathetic and build rapport, resilient, a good communicator, fun with a sense of humour, creative, and need to listen intently. You will also need to ooze energy, be physically fit as part of the support involves going to the gym, running, dancing, yoga, and keeping fit with the person that you will be supporting. You will need to be very understanding and of a nurturing nature, calm, and patient, with a 'Can Do' approach.

NVQ level 3 or above is desirable; however, for the right person, we will provide specialist training in PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).

You will support a young adult with learning disabilities and autism, who has other complex needs, to lead their best life possible.

1. £15.32 effective from 1st April!
2. Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
3. Work for a multi-award-winning Charity that invests all its profits right back into the people we support, our workforce, and our local communities
4. Managed by supportive leaders
5. 25 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
6. Pension Scheme
7. No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
8. Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
9. We will pay for your DBS / PVG
10. Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
11. Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
12. Shopping Discounts Scheme
13. Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
14. Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
15. Financial Hardship Fund
16. Investment in your wellbeing

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do.

Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity, and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’.

We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over national and regional awards!

We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing, and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support, and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop should you decide you want to develop your career with us.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

Do you want to be part of B’s Dream Team?

We are looking for a team of multi-skilled Advanced Support Specialists who have significant experience of delivering support underpinned by Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) principles. You will be required to provide trauma-informed support that follows structured clinical guidance, building on what currently works well for B. Experience of supporting people with Pathological Demand Avoidance would be advantageous, but in-depth training will be provided.

You will have access to a comprehensive programme of learning and development, including bespoke training from highly respected clinicians and a national NHS team of behavioral specialists, as well as access to accredited PBS Coach training.

B would like a staff team who are happy, caring, enthusiastic, bubbly, and supportive. Every day will be different, and B likes to keep busy with a range of activities. B loves drama and would like staff who are willing to get involved in drama and role play with her. It is important that you like animals as B loves her pets (a rabbit and a guinea pig) and will need some support to look after them. A good sense of humour is essential. B is really active and likes going to the gym, so needs staff who are active and energetic. B would love some staff who are good at cooking and able to share their skills. Being a talented singer, dancer, or being able to play an instrument would also be a bonus.

You will have excellent observation skills and be responsive and sensitive to B’s emotions and subtle changes in B’s presentation.

You will contribute and work towards a psychologically safe environment for B, yourself, and your colleagues. You will be able to approach each day with a fresh, positive outlook. B requires consistent support from a team she trusts and feels safe with, so you must be committed and reliable.

You must also be willing to take part in a recruitment assessment day. Assessment dates are scheduled throughout and all details will be confirmed for successful applicants.

Your values:

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, working with challenging behaviours, autism and sensory communication, and physical health.

If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have extensive experience in social care.

You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues.

We will develop your talents with a range of specialist training, including the opportunity to learn Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton, and the Picture Exchange System.

During recruitment, you will meet the people we support in their home. This will allow you to see their wonderful personalities first-hand and fully understand the level of support that they require.

Naturally, it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to us, so we look for people with:

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion, and sensitivity to others
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination
• A problem solver
• Resilience