Specialist Behavioural Support Worker - Hertfordshire

Look Ahead; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care and support provider is seeking Specialist Behaviour Support Workers in Hertfordshire to assist customers with Autism and learning disabilities. The role focuses on supporting customers in everyday activities and promoting independence. Candidates should hold NVQ Level 2 and have at least 2 years' experience in relevant fields. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £28,808 per annum and a range of benefits, including comprehensive training and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days

Free DBS

Exclusive discounts through Reward Gateway

Fully paid induction programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism or learning disabilities.
• Driving licence and willingness to drive as part of support duties.
• Experience engaging vulnerable people with complex needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to lead a full and active life.
• Develop independent living skills with the customer.
• Facilitate sensory experiences for the customer.
• Assist customers in communicating their needs.

Skills

Social interaction

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behaviour Support Workers to join our Birchall Wood Service in Hertfordshire. £28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• 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
• ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home 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.

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 new opportunities for the customer.
• Developing the customer’s independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and decorating.
• Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialing and testing new sensory experiences.
• Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person‑centred way.
• 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.

About you

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and can 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.

What you’ll bring

• Essential: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Essential: Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
• Essential: Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
• Desirable: Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities

About us

Look Ahead is a leading, not‑for‑profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation, We are Caring and Compassionate, We are Inclusive and Trusted, We work in Partnership and are One‑Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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