Positive Behavioural Support Worker - Ellesmere Port (CH66)
Affinity Trust, Ledsham, Cheshire West and Chester
Positive Behavioural Support Worker - Ellesmere Port (CH66)
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Affinity Trust, Ledsham, Cheshire West and Chester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 14 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 24e709ec0ad64ff98c43f17c20146be3
Full Job Description
- Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Required: You will need experience working within the health and social care sector
- Sponsorship is not available for this position Supporting people to live great lives At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a Positive Behavioural support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives. Who will I support? What matters to the people we support matters to us. It's their life, their way. You will be working with people with complex needs who require extra support to achieve their goals within their own home. Routine is critical in this challenging role. Each day is an opportunity to engage in activities, whether it's enjoying a walk in the park, visiting a favourite café, or pursuing personal interests. Your role is to inspire, support and promote independence while building a connection with them. How will I make a difference?
- You will adapt your support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
- You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.
- You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
- You will support people to build confidence and life skills.
- You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.
- You will be understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace.
- You will celebrate people's achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others. What benefits will I have? We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
- Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You'll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
- Wagestream - an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
- Blue light card - we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
- Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
- Vivup - spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
- Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year.
- Pension and Life Assurance - you'll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme. If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: INDESPE
As a support worker you'll be there to lend a helping hand in a way that puts the person's needs first, this means:
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Affinity Trust
View full company profileAffinity Trust supports over 900 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, helping them live as independently as possible. We have a strong track record of supporting people with more complex needs including autism, mental health needs and profound and multiple learning disabilities. Set up in 1991, we have grown steadily ever since. Behind this success is our belief that everyone with a learning disability has the right to an active and fulfilling life. Whether enabling people to live in their own homes, giving opportunities to enjoy community-based activities, or supporting people into work, we aim to ensure that those we support can live life to the full. Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.