Support Worker (Internally know as an Enablement Assistant) Hourly Rate: £ 13.50 per hour Location: Winchester Type of Contract: Fu ll-time /Part time Hours of work: 0730 - 22.00 pm or 07.00 am to 10.00 am & 15.00 to 2200 pm to include sleep in shifts About the role This position will be supporting Thomas, a young man living in his own bungalow, based in Winchester. Thomas is currently supported on a 1:1 support ratio and is looking for team members who can support him to live his best life Thomas has autism and chronic anxiety and therefore experience of having supported individuals within these areas previously would be extremely beneficial. Thomas needs team members who are patient, organised, positive and who can maintain a structured routine for him as he likes to be prompt with his activities and outings. He needs individuals who are drivers as he has his own vehicle, which he likes to be taken out in. Thomas attends a Day Centre 3 days per week for 5 hours and therefore there are certain times of the day where he doesn't require his support workers and rota's will work around these hours. Thomas enjoys using his computer and listening to his radio, he is self sufficient in many tasks but may need support with online shopping (both his food and fun items), tasks within the home, cooking and supporting with medication. A change in routine can really impact Thomas, therefore he needs team members who can reassure him, be patient and support him through any times of change or periods of anxiety. Why work for us Be listened to and have your direct experience and expertise valued Have support from an experienced management and clinical team Be celebrated for accomplishing goals with the individual you support Have training opportunities that enhance your career development Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days annual leave (pro rata) as of the 1st of April, following your 1-year anniversary with PBS4., in-house paid induction training followed by 12 weeks blended e-learning, coaching, and mentoring. Additional training opportunities following probation, DBS check payment, Legal & General company pension, employee recognition scheme and access to various other benefits through our Employee Assistance Programme. Refer a friend and receive £300.00 for every successful person you refer. About PBS4 We are a values led social care provider that provides Neurodisability services to individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities and/or Behaviours that may challenge. We support people to live in their own homes, with their own tenancies and our model of support is a practice called Positive Behaviour Support. Our CEO Jonathan Beebee is a registered Learning Disabilities Nurse and qualified Behaviour Analyst. We are a medium-sized organisation supporting 37 people across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Somerset, with a workforce of circa 300 employees. Within PBS4, we call Support Workers ‘Enablement Assistants’. As an Enablement Assistant you will have the support of a team of people dedicated to supporting that person. You will also be able to access support from the Enablement Manager, Deputy Enablement Manager and the Positive Behaviour Support Clinician who provide you and the team with management and leadership. Your shift pattern may consist of day shifts, waking nights and sleeps. Be the change People with learning disabilities should have the same right to an ordinary life as anyone else. They need support from people like you to help them achieve this. If you are passionate about helping people to achieve the life they deserve and thrive of seeing others succeed then a career with PBS4 is the career for you. We value experience in supporting others, but we warmly welcome people without experience who share our values. We want to create new ways of working, led by passion and drive for doing what is right, and promote innovation from our teams. Join us on our mission to disrupt social care