Positive Behaviour Support Worker/Senior Support Worker (KMPBS2)

Swanton Care and Community; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Maidstone is looking for Positive Behaviour Support Workers to join their team. This role involves supporting individuals with complex care needs, promoting independence, and ensuring effective communication. Candidates should have a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care and a passion for helping others. Opportunities for growth and development are available, along with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Self development opportunities

24/7 wellbeing support

Paid holiday up to 30 days

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) would be beneficial.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with service users and colleagues.
• Role subject to enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and enable service users to thrive.
• Support daily life activities, personal hygiene, and mobility.
• Communicate effectively using people’s chosen methods.
• Monitor and report changes in health or circumstances of service users.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Great people skills

Proactive approach

Effective communication

Good IT skills

Education

Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hourly Rate £12.21 per hour rising to £12.30 after successful completion of probation

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’.