Positive Behaviour Support Worker/Senior Support Worker (KMPBS2)

Swanton Care and Community; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services organization in Maidstone is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Worker. The role involves promoting independence and supporting individuals with complex care needs. Ideal candidates will have skills in communication and relationship building, along with a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Competitive salary and extensive training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary – up to £31,096

Pension scheme

24/7 wellbeing support

Paid holidays – up to 30 days

Qualifications

• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) beneficial but not required.
• Ability to monitor and report changes in health or circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and enable service users to thrive.
• Support daily life activities including hygiene and mobility.
• Communicate effectively using people's chosen methods.
• Engage service users to enhance their daily life.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Great people skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Full time and part time opportunities available. Develop and grow as a Positive Behaviour Support Worker with Swanton Community Services Team in Maidstone.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role.

We are looking for a positive behaviour support workers to join Swanton Community Services.

Experience in PBS would be beneficial however, you will receive in-depth in-house training and support within your role.

This role is dedicated to delivering positive, person-centred outcomes for adults and young people with complex care needs who rely on our services.

Your work

• Encouraging - promoting independence where possible & enabling service users to thrive
• Supporting - every aspect of daily life needs your full attention: personal hygiene, mealtimes, mobility, social activities, finances and more
• Communicating - effectively communicate using people’s chosen methods
• Engaging - promoting physical & emotional motivation to enhance daily life
• Specialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
• Monitoring - keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management
• Team player - contributing to a well organised and effective service

Your benefits…

• Competitive salary – up to £31096.00 inc 2 sleep/week
• Pension scheme – helping prepare for your future
• Self development – extensive career training opportunities
• 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental & physical health
• Dynamic environment – with full support from central Teams
• Paid holiday – up to 30 days including bank holidays
• Exclusive staff discounts – big savings on top brands

Your proven experience…

• Health and social care, with a minimum of a Level 2 NVQ
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with service users, their circle of support and colleagues
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Good IT skills
• The role is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references & an enhanced DBS check.

Apply now to develop your career & be a part of our remarkable Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’.