Positive Behaviour Support Worker

Quo Vadis Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded enhanced DBS check

35-hour working week

Relevant training

Meaningful work helping people rebuild

Job summary

Quo Vadis Trust is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Worker to support adults across our Croydon and South-East London services. You will build positive relationships, understand each person's history and needs, and help them set realistic goals to develop daily living skills and move toward greater independence.

You will work 35 hours per week on days with some night shifts per rota, receive a company-funded enhanced DBS check, and access statutory and specialist training.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or another supportive environment.
• Understanding of mental health, learning disabilities, homelessness and substance misuse.
• Strong written, verbal and customer-service skills.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility and resilience.
• GCSE-level English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills and experience using client-management systems.
• Availability to work unsociable hours when required.
• Please note that this position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create and review individual support plans and SMART goals.
• Welcome new clients, assess risks and support their induction.
• Help clients understand welfare benefits, housing and available services.
• Respond professionally to incidents and behaviours that challenge, using effective de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate client records and prepare reports when required.
• Carry out room, property and health and safety checks.
• Support clients with daily living, housekeeping and moving into or out of accommodation.
• Work with healthcare professionals, external agencies and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
• Travel between Quo Vadis Trust services when required.

Skills

Mental health experience

Customer-service skills

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

GCSE English and Maths

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Positive Behaviour Support Worker | £30,090.11 | Croydon, South East London

Full-time, 35 hours per week - Day shifts, occasional night shifts as per rota

The role

Quo Vadis Trust is looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Worker to support adults across our services in Croydon and South-East London. You will build positive relationships, understand each person's history and needs, and help them set realistic goals. Your support will enable clients to develop everyday skills, manage their tenancies and move towards greater independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and review individual support plans and SMART goals.
• Welcome new clients, assess risks and support their induction.
• Help clients understand welfare benefits, housing and available services.
• Respond professionally to incidents and behaviours that challenge, using effective de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate client records and prepare reports when required.
• Carry out room, property and health and safety checks.
• Support clients with daily living, housekeeping and moving into or out of accommodation.
• Work with healthcare professionals, external agencies and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
• Travel between Quo Vadis Trust services when required.

About our company

Quo Vadis Trust provides social housing, care and support for people in South East London living with mental health needs. Our mission is to promote recovery, maximise independence and build community. Everything we do is guided by dignity, excellence, respect, integrity and kindness.

QVT has Great Place wot Work status

The Benefits

• Salary of £30,090.11 per year.
• Increase to £30,992.81 following successful completion of probation.
• Full-time, 35-hour working week.
• Company-funded enhanced DBS check.
• Relevant statutory, mandatory and specialist training.
• Meaningful work helping people rebuild their lives and independence.

The person

• Experience in mental health or another supportive environment.
• An understanding of mental health, learning disabilities, homelessness and substance misuse.
• Strong written, verbal and customer-service skills.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility and resilience.
• GCSE-level English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills and experience using client-management systems.
• Availability to work unsociable hours when required.
• Please note that this position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.