Specialist Behavioural Support Worker (Male Only)
£29,112.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Shifts are a mix of 07:00-15:00 or 14:00-22:00 including weekends
Want to feel like you’re part of one team? You’ll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBSExclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential supportOnline wellbeing resourcesA generous pension – we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contributionAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you’ll do:
You will be supporting a 32 year old man who lives in a self-contained bungalow in a supported living service in Newham.Building supportive, trusting relationships with customer and creating a positive atmosphereBe mindful of service users Sensory needsCarrying out holistic assessments of customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral informationConducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goalsCreatively engage service user in tasks and activities and offer choices and opportunities to develop daily living skillsCreate support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recoveryEnsuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of ‘positive risk takingProvide support to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimesInvolving customer in the design, development and delivery of the serviceTaking a positive risk approach to users support.Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertiseTo lead groups and activities – offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activitiesAdhering to all other Look Ahead’s policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skillsSupporting in challenging situations through Positive Behaviour Support strategies
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:Compassionate and able to help service user support needsExudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviourAssertive and able to help user manage emotionsIs fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgementHas a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organisedThrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environmentsIs confident with high levels of self-esteemUK License needed Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communicationIs motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitudeAbility to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviourUnderstands the Positive Behaviour Support frameworkCan be creative around activities, both in the house and in the local community
What you’ll bring:
Essential:
Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Mental HealthNVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experienceUK Drivers License
About us:Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.We are Caring and Compassionate.We are Inclusive and Trusted.We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. xwzovoh We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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