Positive Behavioural Support Worker - Empower Independence

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

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.