Support Worker - Positive Behaviour Support
We currently have two positions available:
1. Full-time, 36 hours per week
2. Part-time, 28 hours per week
Enhancements include:
* Night enhancement of £1.00 per hour from 8pm to 7am, Monday – Thursday (excluding sleep-ins)
* Weekend enhancement of £1.00 per hour from 8pm Friday to 7am Monday (excluding sleep-ins)
Are you an experienced care worker or looking to start a career in care? We would love to hear from you! Apply now to help us make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
Our supported living service at Benholme supports men 24/7, sharing a home and presenting with sensory needs and expressive communication challenges, following a positive behaviour support plan to promote independence and fulfillment.
Due to the location, driving is desirable. Please check the location before applying: Benholme, Main Road, Kendal, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QX.
Responsibilities include supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs to live proactively in their own home and community, providing positive, engaging support tailored to each individual’s needs.
Previous experience as a care assistant, support worker, or healthcare worker is desirable but not essential. We offer comprehensive training and induction programs for all staff.
As a PBS Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire, your duties will include:
* Assisting with daily tasks such as personal care, medication, and mealtimes
* Supporting individuals at external events and appointments
* Encouraging independence and supporting individual aspirations
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
To succeed, you should:
* Have good interpersonal and communication skills
* Be flexible and creative in supporting customers and their families
* Be able to work under pressure and as part of a team
* Be willing to participate in an on-call rota if required
We offer employee rewards including:
* Wagestream, allowing you to access up to 40% of your pay before payday
* Free Blue Light Card
* Contributory pension scheme with life cover
* Access to a Cash Health Plan
* Development opportunities through apprenticeships and qualifications
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Free DBS check
* Employee Assistance Programme and more
For questions or further information, please contact ketan.patel@leonardcheshire.org or call 0783 4107 791.
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