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Role Description\nJoin Our Team as a Male Positive Behaviour Support Worker\nLocation:Kennington, Oxfordshire\nSalary:£13.84 per hour (£26,988 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours\nHours:8.00am to 8.00 pm (Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis. Please note, the shifts may vary due to the needs of the people we support)\nContract:Full-time, Permanent\nDriving Requirement:A valid full UK manual driving license is essential.\nRight to Work:Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.\nWho you will be Supporting?\nHi!
I am a young man with autism and moderate learning difficulties, I live alone in a purposely built home. I like routine and predictability. My biggest pet peeve is not being able to go out and do things that I am used to. I like to go out in my vehicle on pre-planned routes. I love music, BBC 1, BBC 2 radio and colouring activities, going out in my van to activities.
My mother is very invaluable in my life and is involved in my support and wellbeing. My favourite food is pasta. My support workers need to be dedicated, resilient, creative, flexible and think outside of the box to enable me to reach my full potential.
I have been institutionalised most of my life and now with support of SeeAbilities amazing Support Workers most of my days are harmonious. \nEssential CriteriaTo be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:\n\nBehaviours that challenge\nAutism and learning disabilities\nPositive Behaviour SupportAbout You\nAre you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you!\nWe're looking for individuals to join our colleague team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging.
If you have a full manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for.\nWhat will you be doing?\nAs a Support Worker, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:\nDaily Care & Support: Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.\nBuilding Relationships: Getting to know the person you support, understanding the needs, and helping him live life on his own terms.\nEmpowering Independence: Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration with the help of Positive Behaviour Specialist\nSocial Engagement: Supporting activities like holiday’s, social events, and hobbies, ensuring he has the opportunity to enjoy what he loves.\nRespect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individual and the family are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.About us\nRegistered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!\nWe specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss.
Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.\nSeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.\nSafer Recruitment\nSeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:\nA criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).\nDocumentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.\nHealth Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. \nReferences will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.\nDiversity\nWe actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams.
In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.\nSeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued.\n#INDSJS\n\nOur Benefits\nWhy work for us? \nOur colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so they have access to a fantastic package of benefits.\nYour development and appreciation\n\nFully paid essential training inc.
Care Certificate\nFunded professional qualifications –QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)\nAnnual excellence awards\nLong service awards every 5 years and recognition\nDevelopment Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future\nLeadership development academy for the next steps in your careerYour work-life balance\n\n28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)\nLife events: Time off when you need it most\n2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years\nEnhanced Family-Friendly Pay\nPaid Fertility Leave\nCarers Leave available\nFlexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisationYour money goes further\n\n£500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues\nEnhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends\nDriving lessons support scheme to help home colleagues get on the road\nEligible to join for Blue Light Card discounts (Cost to join)\nDiscounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities through our SeeAbility Benefits Hub\nDiscounted entertainment through Tickets for Good\nPay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates\nEmployer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future\nRefer a friend and receive £600\nPaid DBS and renewals\nSeason ticket loansYour wellbeing counts\n\nSnacks and hot drinks fund to support keeping home colleagues fuelled and energised throughout the day\nInclusive opportunities for colleagues to socialise through our Colleague Connection Fund\n2x annual salary Life assurance\nFree 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support\nFree eye test\nCycle to Work scheme\nDiscounted Gym Membership\nDedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team