Bank Support Worker – Empower Independence with PBS

The Avenues Trust Group; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Flexible working patterns

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Career progression

Pension with life assurance

Blue Light Card

Recommend a Friend scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Avenues Trust Group is seeking Bank Support Workers to join our PBS service in Hildenborough, Tonbridge. This is a zero hours contract with flexible shifts and requires a full UK driving licence for transport to a rural location.

You will support five men with learning disabilities, autism and communication needs, using person-centred approaches to promote dignity, independence and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently while promoting choice, dignity and respect.
• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
• Support daily living tasks, including cooking, shopping, managing finances and maintaining their home.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Use Positive Behaviour Support approaches to understand and respond to behaviours of concern.
• Encourage community participation, hobbies, interests and meaningful relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
• Help people achieve personal goals and live the life they choose.

Skills

PBS approaches

Empathy

Communication skills

Resilience

Job description

The Avenues Trust Group is seeking Bank Support Workers to join our PBS service in Hildenborough, Tonbridge. This is a zero hours contract with flexible shifts and requires a full UK driving licence for transport to a rural location.

You will support five men with learning disabilities, autism and communication needs, using person-centred approaches to promote dignity, independence and positive outcomes.