PBS Support Worker for Adults with Learning Disabilities

ASA International Ltd; City of Edinburgh; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Weekly payments

Holiday accrual

Descrizione del lavoro

ASA Recruitment is seeking caring, experienced Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs. The role requires a strong understanding that behaviours that challenge are a form of communication, with triggers identified and PBS-based responses used with patience and confidence.

A driving licence is preferred but not essential. What you’ll get includes competitive pay, weekly payments and opportunities to develop skills in behavioural observation and

Competenze

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, complex care needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Clear understanding that behaviours may communicate distress, pain, discomfort or unmet needs.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach, especially when distressed.

Mansioni

• Notice changes in mood, body language, communication and behaviour that may indicate distress.
• Recognise what someone may be communicating through actions, including pain or changes to routine.
• Share observations with the wider team to inform support.
• Use calm communication and PBS strategies to help individuals feel safe and regulated.
• Adapt approach to each person’s communication style and needs.
• Apply PBS strategies to reduce distress and promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and appointments.
• Administer medication safely and record doses per care procedures.
• Document behavioural changes and interventions to inform ongoing support.
• Follow individual support plans and risk assessments with dignity and independence.

Conoscenze

Observational skills

De-escalation

PBS knowledge

Lone working

Descrizione del lavoro

ASA Recruitment is seeking caring, experienced Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs. The role requires a strong understanding that behaviours that challenge are a form of communication, with triggers identified and PBS-based responses used with patience and confidence.

A driving licence is preferred but not essential. What you’ll get includes competitive pay, weekly payments and opportunities to develop skills in behavioural observation and