Male Support Worker

Avenues Group; Hildenborough; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Early Pay

Fully paid enhanced DBS

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Professional development

Career progression

Contributory pension

Blue Light Card

Recommend a Friend up to £500

Wellbeing support

Zusammenfassung

Avenues Group in Hildenborough is seeking an experienced Male Support Worker to join a PBS service supporting five men with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern. The role requires flexibility across a rural location and a driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Prior PBS experience is essential. You’ll deliver person-centred support, promote dignity and independence, and help residents participate in communities and develop new skills.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern within a PBS environment.
• Knowledgeable and confident in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships and communicate effectively.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Positive Behaviour Support

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

Male Support Worker – Full Time (39 Hours)

Location: Hildenborough

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week on a rota basis - we ask for flexibility Monday to Sunday across all shifts

This post is open to male applicants only, as being male is deemed to be a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a role where you can have a genuine impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Male Support Worker to join our specialist Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) service in Hildenborough, supporting five men with learning disabilities, autism, communication needs and behaviours of concern.

This is a rewarding but highly specialist role, where your experience, approach and values will have a direct impact on the lives of the people we support. For this tole it is required to have some mode of transport E.G Driving licence with access to a vehicle or motorbike as this service is located in a very rural location.

Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern within a PBS environment is essential.

You’ll understand that behaviour is a form of communication and will be confident in using proactive, person-centred approaches that promote dignity, independence and positive outcomes. You’ll know how important consistency is and recognise that the relationships you build can significantly improve a person’s confidence, wellbeing and overall quality of life.

The people we support deserve the opportunity to live fulfilling lives, develop new skills, access their communities and make meaningful choices. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in making this happen every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but you’ll be:

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

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern.
• Knowledgeable and confident in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred support.
• Passionate about improving the quality of life of the people they support.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• Early Pay – access part of your earnings before payday.
• Fully paid enhanced DBS.
• Paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Award-winning training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to gain recognised Health and Social Care qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities across Avenues.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Blue Light Card and Benefits discounts on shopping, holidays and more.
• Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500.
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling.

We Celebrate Diversity

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an experienced support worker who understands the importance of Positive Behaviour Support and wants to make a lasting difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Details

Male Support Worker – Full Time (39 Hours)

Location: Hildenborough

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week on a rota basis - we ask for flexibility Monday to Sunday across all shifts

Salary: £25,845 per annum (pro rata) + £1,200 complexity payment per annum (pro rata)

Company: Avenues Group

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026