Support Worker (Enablement Assistant) -(GTPO08) & (GTPO25)

PBS4; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

PBS4 seeks a Support Worker/Enablement Assistant to provide care for individuals with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire. The role involves assisting with everyday activities, ensuring a fun and supportive environment, and encouraging independence. Join a values-led team to help individuals live fulfilling lives.

Benefits

29 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid induction training

Ongoing training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Active, fun, and upbeat personality required.
• Experience or willingness to support individuals with learning disabilities is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and activities.
• Support with cooking, shopping, and encourage independence.
• Engage in enjoyable activities like outings and music.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Support Worker (Internally known as an Enablement Assistant)

Location: Littlemore and Headington in Oxfordshire

Hours Per Week: Part time

Hourly Rate: £13.00

About the role

The person you will be supporting is 34-year-old Lee, who loves socialising, meeting new people, and staying active. Lee enjoys having his days planned in advance and likes activities such as bike rides, trips to Nando’s, and having fun.

He has a mild-moderate Learning Disability, Autistic Traits, and an unspecified eating disorder. Lee may need help with daily living tasks, primarily prompting, and sometimes needs explanations repeated until he understands.

We seek someone active, fun, and upbeat who can encourage Lee to try new activities with positivity, especially when he is hesitant.

Additionally, support is provided to John, a 52-year-old man with Autism and learning disabilities, living in Headington. Support involves helping with cooking, shopping, cleaning, and encouraging independence, along with engaging in activities like listening to music, attending a music group, and going for walks and meals out. John can become anxious and benefits from warm, reassuring team members.

Why work for us?

• Be listened to and have your experience valued
• Support from an experienced management and clinical team
• Celebrate achieving goals with individuals supported
• Training opportunities for career development

Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 1 year, paid induction training, ongoing training, DBS payment, pension, recognition schemes, Employee Assistance Programme, and a referral bonus of £300.

About PBS4

We are a values-led social care provider supporting individuals with Neurodisability, Autism, and challenging behaviors through Positive Behaviour Support. Our team supports people to live independently in their own homes across multiple counties. Support Workers are called Enablement Assistants, with support from a dedicated team and management. Shifts may include days, nights, and sleeps.

Join us to make a difference!

If you are passionate about helping others and believe in equal rights for people with learning disabilities, consider a career with PBS4. We value experience but also welcome those without it who share our values.

Role Type

Pay Rate

£12.99 - £13 per hour

Company Overview

PBS4 supports people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors to live independently, using Positive Behaviour Support to understand and meet their needs.