Positive Behavioural Support Worker - Ellesmere Port (CH66)

Affinity Trust; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream – an app that gives you access

Blue light card – reimburse membership

Simply Health - health cash plans

Buy and sell annual leave – transfer

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust empowers people to lead meaningful lives on their terms. As a Positive Behavioural support worker, you will promote independence and help build social connections, making a real difference in their lives.

You will support people with complex needs at home, with routine playing a key role. Every day offers chances to engage in activities, like walks, visits to cafés, or pursuing personal interests, while promoting autonomy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Health and social care experience

Job description

Location: Ellesmere Port (CH66)Hourly rate: £13.29 per hour (rising from £13.25 per hour from 26th October 2026)Hours 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 sectorSponsorship is not available for this position

Supporting people to live great lives

At 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?

• You will adaptyour 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 buildconfidence 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 celebratepeople’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.

What benefits will I have?

• 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 -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

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.

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