Specialist Behavioural Support Worker

Ahead Care Support And Housing; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker in Stevenage to support individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves providing compassionate care, engaging with stakeholders, and facilitating fulfilling activities. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 and 2+ years of experience in supporting those with Autism and challenging behavior. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and fully paid training. A driving license is mandatory for this role.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days

Free DBS

Exclusive discounts via Reward Gateway

Fully paid induction programme

Quarterly Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities.
• Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy.
• Communicating with key stakeholders including social work, psychology, and commissioning teams.
• Supporting the customer with personal care.
• Enjoying social interaction and facilitating connections with others.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Challenging Behaviour

Compassionate Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Driving Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our learning disabilities service in Hertfordshire. Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing. Driving is mandatory for this role. This role requires sleep-in shifts at the service.

What you'll do:

• Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer;
• Communicating with a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams;
• Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements;
• Consistently reviewing the customer’s life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them;
• Supporting the customer with personal care;
• Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare;
• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places;
• Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming;
• Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis;
• Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence;
• Prefers working as part of a group or team;
• Is persistent and determined in adverse circumstances;

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
• Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties;

Desirable:

• Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.

£23,046.00 per annum, working 32 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training
• Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.