Job Ref: 213841623

Date: 2021-05-26 15:40:39

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We have a number of fantastic opportunities for people who are highly motivated to work in a demanding and rewarding environment. You will play an integral part of our Transforming Care Programme, an exciting project funded by NHS England and developed by Choice Support. The Programme has Positive Behaviour Support at its core, where we support people to move from long term hospital stay/residential settings to live more independently.

We're looking for female support workers to support a gentleman in his own house in Buckingham. He has a learning disability with specific additional health needs and complex behaviours. This is an exciting opportunity to support him to achieve new things and make huge positive changes to his life.

Your Benefits

* A 2-week paid induction programme of generic training

* Training for specific identified needs to ensure you feel equipped and supported to enable the people we support to live independently

* 28 days paid holiday per year (Inc. bank holidays)*

* Make a genuine difference to someone's life

* Blue Light Card

* £200 bonus after 3 months service, £100 after 6 months service and a further £100 bonus after 12 months service **

* Pension scheme

* Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements

* 15% overtime enhancement on hours over 37.5 per week

* Fantastic training and development

* Paid for DBS

* Refer a friend scheme (earning £100 – £400 per referral)

*pro rata for part time staff

About The Role

* Provide direct support to individuals who exhibit complex and challenging behaviour

* Manage the behaviour and to enable them to participate in a wide range of therapeutic and social activities

* Enable and support people to transition from an institutional setting such as hospital to their own home

* Work with the Clinical Team to provide emotional support to individuals, supporting them in managing their anxieties and behaviour through coping strategies

* Work positively with other agencies, parents, Support Workers, and other services to ensure a quality provision of care for individuals

* Maintain appropriate records relating to good practice, health, safety and statutory requirements

* Promote independence with daily activities, such as personal care, cooking, finance management where appropriate, and general housekeeping

Shifts Patterns

Shift patterns are across a 24hr rota.

It is the nature of the service we provide that many responsibilities are variable and unpredictable. We do require all staff to be able to work flexibly to cover any additional tasks that may arise. In addition, individuals supported may display challenging behaviours, in which case training is provided to minimise these behaviours.

What skills and experience do I need?

This really is a unique career opportunity for people who have the passion and commitment to develop their skills and make a lasting positive contribution to the lives of others.

Essential

* Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours

* Candidates that are adventurous, friendly, encouraging, supportive, respectful, and resourceful

* Confident and able to manage difficult situations

* People that share our values

* Good level of spoken & written communication

* Caring and resilient attitude

Desirable

* Knowledge/understanding of Positive Behaviour Support

* Full UK driving license

About Us

At Affinity Trust, all of the people we support have a learning disability but many have associated health needs, dementia, physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning disability or mental health needs.

All our Support Workers complete shadow shifts before working with the people we support.

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, provided by Affinity Trust.

We promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Affinity Trust is committed to being Disability Confident. As part of our commitment, all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview.

*Please note that short-listing and interviewing is ongoing, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time

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