Positive Behavioural Support Worker - Ellesmere Port (CH66)

Affinity Trust; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream - pay advances

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Simply Health health plan

Annual leave purchase/sell

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a dedicated Positive Behavioural Support Worker in Ellesmere Port. You will promote independence, build social connections, and support people with complex needs in their own homes. A full UK driving licence and prior health and social care experience are essential.

Training is provided. Sponsorship is not available. Join us to help individuals live meaningful lives on their own terms and become part of a supportive team that values person-centred care and community

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care sector.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Sponsorship not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and social connections for individuals.
• Adapt support to each person’s needs and goals daily.
• Encourage choice and enable activities in the community.
• Support to build confidence and life skills.
• Help people engage in local clubs and connect with family.

Skills

Driving licence

Health and social care experience

Job description

Location: Ellesmere Port (CH66)Hourly rate: £13.29 per hourHours per week: Full time - 37.5 hours per weekTraining Provided: Full training provided. Essential: Full UK driving licenceRequired: You will need experience working within the health and social care sector Sponsorship is not available for this position

Supporting people to live great livesAt Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a Positive Behavioural support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives.

Who will I support?

What matters to the people we support matters to us. It's their life, their way. You will be working with people with complex needs who require extra support to achieve their goals within their own home.Routine is critical in this challenging role. Each day is an opportunity to engage in activities, whether it's enjoying a walk in the park, visiting a favourite café, or pursuing personal interests. Your role is to inspire, support and promote independence while building a connection with them.

How will I make a difference?

As a Positive Behavioural Support Worker you'll be there to lend a helping hand in a way that puts the person’s needs first, this means:

• You will adapt your support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
• You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.
• You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
• You will support people to build confidence and life skills.
• You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.
• You will be understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace.
• You will celebrate people's achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Stream - an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Blue light card - we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance - youll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.