Lead Positive Behaviour Support Worker

Support people with complex and challenging behaviours using an approach based on the principles of improving quality of life, being person centred, and using behaviour analytic strategies

• L3 qualification in either Positive Behaviour Support or in Health and Social Care, or equivalent (and willingness to work towards further Positive Behaviour Support Qualifications)
• Understanding of PBS, PBS Frameworks and willingness to work towards a relevant qualification
• Previous experience supporting those with challenging behaviour and a key interest/ passion to progress in this type of role
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow and contribute towards good procedural practices
• Ability to undertake tasks unsupervised and under own initiative
• A professional caring attitude with emotional intelligence and resilience
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and to work with others to achieve common goals consistently
• Adaptability: Understanding how to make adjustments when dealing with assessed risks
• Ability to manage behaviours
• Experience administering food and medicines
• A caring personality with a drive to help others
• A positive 'can-do' attitude with good problem-solving skills
• A calm, friendly and patient nature
• A team worker with good communication skills
• A confident leader with good interpersonal skills
• A Trustworthy individual with good listening skills and the ability to show empathy
• The ability to work under pressure and deal with widespread demand
• Good English and Maths Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of IT including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

• Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
• Paid DBS check
• Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
• Generous annual leave (pro rata based on hours), with entitlement increasing with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
• Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• Employee recognition programmes, including 'Employee of the Month'