Support Worker- Positive Behaviour Support Full time and Part time hours available on a contractual basis. Occasional/Bank hours are available to cover annual leave and sickness. Days and Nights shifts are available. A night enhancement of £1.00 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Thursday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend enhancement of £1.00 per hour will be paid from 8pm Friday to 7am Monday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care? If so, we would love to hear from you Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability. Our supported living service here at Benholme supports men 24 hours a day 365 days a year sharing a home (house) who present with Sensory Needs, and periods of Expressive Communication, following a positive behaviour support plan to live an independent and fulfilled life of their choosing. Due to the location, driving is desirable for this role. Please check the location before applying- Benholme, Main Road, Kendal, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QX. To support individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs to live supportive and proactively in the own home and community. Join our supporting living team that works to provide positive and engaging support/care to individuals with Sensory Needs, and periods of Expressive Communication : if you have previous experience working as a care assistant / support worker / health care worker and have a positive attitude to provide opportunity, choice to support people to have a valued rewarding life and help them to achieve. If you have a friendly personality and passion for people. We want to hear from you. Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone As a PBS Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do: Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes. Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments. Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations. Maintain up to date and accurate records. Please see the job description (link below) for more details. To be successful in this role you will: Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families. Ideally have personal care experience (not essential). Be able to work under pressure and as a team. Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required. We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include: Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details). Free Blue Light Card. Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit. Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates. Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications. Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme. Free DBS check. Employee Assistance Programme and so much more If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact or call. Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles. Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed. No agencies please