Pbs Support Worker

**Positive Behaviour Support Worker**
**Location: ROSEWOOD**Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
**Hours of Work**: 1 x Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Shift work
- rolling 2 weekly rota, which will include Earlies, lates and weekends.

**Hourly Rate**: £12.80 per hour.

**Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity**

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**What you can expect from us**:

- **Fantastic paid training**and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
- **Paid DBS** (_we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)_
- **Flexible work arrangements** with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
- **30 Days Annual Leave** (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
- **Nest Pension** and Death in Service Benefit
- **Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme** and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- **Aspens High Street Stores** -20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
- **Aspens Bluebell Cafe, Pembury -**Discounted staff menu
- **Refer a Friend scheme**, so you can earn up to **£250** for every person you refer to work for Aspens
- Recognition schemes, including ‘**Employee of the Month**’

**About the Role**:
At Aspens, a highly regarded charity, we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We offer residential care, supporting living, day activities and a fantastic community outreach programme.

**We are currently seeking a dedicated PBS Support Worker to join our fantastic staff team.**

Due to the nature of the people we support, there are times when behaviours of concern do arise and so it is vital that you are able to stay calm in a challenging situation whilst remaining positive and professional.
Aspens offer career progression alongside vocational qualifications, we encourage staff development and aim to promote from within the organisation where we can.

**What you can expect from us**:
We will support you with regular access to, and supervision with, a Positive Behaviour Support Specialist as well as with your line manager, and the opportunity to complete a L3 accredited PBS qualification.

A PBS Support Worker should be:
Able to work with the PBS team to create and follow behavioural management strategies

Able to source and establish an activity planner.

Experienced in de-escalating difficult situations in a calm, positive and proactive way

Physically fit

Not be afraid to try new things

Resilient

Able to actively support, promoting independence

**As a member of our team, you should have**:
Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or Autism

Experience of working with people who may display behaviours of concern. A willingness to learn new skills and receive feedback through regular observations and coaching sessions from our PBS Specialist team.

A willingness to complete PBS qualifications - this requires at least

L2 English and Maths

Ideally have a driving licence and be able to drive a company vehicle

**Equal Opportunity Statement**

As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation.

**Accessibility and Accommodations**

**How to Apply**:
If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you about our available roles.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a driving Licence and have access to a car?
- Sponsorship is on hold

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PBS Services