PA wanted for specialist Positive Behaviour Support service PS217

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Eastbourne is seeking a compassionate Positive Behaviour Support Worker to help a cheerful, autistic man with complex needs. This 2:1 support role offers meaningful daily activities and community engagement, with clear supervision and a structured learning environment.

You will work around 25 hours per week, mainly daytime shifts Monday to Saturday, with some evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. A full UK driving licence is required to enable transport and community access.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting and administration.
• Personal grooming.
• General administration tasks.
• Housekeeping and chores.
• Transportation and community access.
• Providing companionship.
• Dressing and undressing assistance.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plan.
• Active support during activities.
• Sensory engagement and activities.
• Skills development and independence.
• Dynamic risk assessment and safety checks.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

PA wanted for specialist Positive Behaviour Support service PS217

PA wanted for specialist Positive Behaviour Support service

Ref: PS217

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

25 hours per week.

Shifts are 10 hours long (8am - 6pm) and you will alternate between 2 days one week and 3 days the next week.

Mainly Mon - Sat

Occasional evenings and sleep ins.

Hourly pay rate:

£14 per hour

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, enthusiastic, and fun-loving individual to join our small team in a 2:1 support role. You will be supporting a cheerful and playful man who is thoughtful, energetic, warm-hearted, and full of character.

He lives at home with his family and is primarily supported while his parents are at work. The role involves providing meaningful daily opportunities for him to engage in activities he enjoys and that promote his wellbeing. This may include accessing the local community, sensory-based activities, developing independent living skills, arts and crafts, baking, and listening to music, which he particularly enjoys. You will also encourage participation in physical activities such as walks, trips to the park, and swimming.

He is autistic and has a severe learning disability, epilepsy, and behaviours that can at times be challenging. Due to the complexity of his needs, you will always work alongside an experienced member of the support team, ensuring a safe, consistent, and positive environment for both him and his staff.

He has his own car, so you must be a driver with a full UK driving license.

As a Positive Behaviour Support Worker with our team, you can expect:

• Part-time hours
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance – predominantly daytime shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday, with occasional evenings, weekend and overnights
• Comprehensive induction – a structured induction programme with support from our Team Leader.
• Ongoing training and development – opportunities to build your skills and further your career.
• Specialist Positive Behaviour Support training – including the opportunity to progress to a Level 4 qualification.
• Regular supervision and guidance – ensuring you feel supported and confident in your role.
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• A rewarding career – the chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to someone's quality of life every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, develop your professional skills, and play a vital role in helping someone lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Here’s what some of our team say about working with us:

"I love working within a close and supportive team where everyone strives to achieve the same goal!"

"Its been an absolute opportunity for me to work here, love working closely with a small team that is consistent with making an every day impact on ones quality of life."

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and actively welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including neurodivergent individuals.

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plan
• Active Support
• Sensory engagement/activities
• Skills building
• Dynamic risk assessment

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Ability to follow routines
• Flexible

Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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