specialist Positive Behaviour Support service PS217

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Induction training

Career progression

Pension

Annual leave

Job summary

Independent Lives in Eastbourne is seeking a compassionate Positive Behaviour Support Worker to join a small 2:1 support team. You will provide person-centered care to a cheerful man with autism and a learning disability, offering daily activities, community access, and creative sessions in a safe, supportive environment.

The role is part-time, with daytime shifts, and requires a UK driving licence. You will work with an experienced supervisor to promote wellbeing, independence, and quality of

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and access to own transport.
• Experience supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions and learning disabilities.
• Ability to work as part of a small team and follow supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful daily activities and opportunities for engagement.
• Support community access, sensory activities, arts and crafts.
• Encourage physical activity and wellbeing while ensuring safety.
• Work with experienced staff to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, enthusiastic, and fun-loving individual to join our small team in a 2:1 support role. You will be supporting a cheerful and playful man who is thoughtful, energetic, warm-hearted, and full of character.

He lives at home with his family and is primarily supported while his parents are at work. The role involves providing meaningful daily opportunities for him to engage in activities he enjoys and that promote his wellbeing. This may include accessing the local community, sensory-based activities, developing independent living skills, arts and crafts, baking, and listening to music, which he particularly enjoys. You will also encourage participation in physical activities such as walks, trips to the park, and swimming.

He is autistic and has a severe learning disability, epilepsy, and behaviours that can at times be challenging. Due to the complexity of his needs, you will always work alongside an experienced member of the support team, ensuring a safe, consistent, and positive environment for both him and his staff.

He has his own car, so you must be a driver with a full UK driving license.

As a Positive Behaviour Support Worker with our team, you can expect:

• - Part-time hours
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• - Reliable with good timekeeping
• - Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• - Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• - Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• - Honest and cheerful
• - Creative
• - Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• - Ability to follow routines
• - Flexible

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

Competitive pay

• - Work-life balance - predominantly daytime shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday, with occasional evenings, weekend and overnights
• - Comprehensive induction - a structured induction programme with support from our Team Leader.
• - Ongoing training and development - opportunities to build your skills and further your career.
• - Specialist Positive Behaviour Support training - including the opportunity to progress to a Level 4 qualification.
• - Regular supervision and guidance - ensuring you feel supported and confident in your role.
• - Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future.
• - Annual leave entitlement.
• - A rewarding career - the chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to someone's quality of life every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, develop your professional skills, and play a vital role in helping someone lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Here’s what some of our team say about working with us:

"I love working within a close and supportive team where everyone strives to achieve the same goal!"

"Its been an absolute opportunity for me to work here, love working closely with a small team that is consistent with making an every day impact on ones quality of life."