Advanced Support Worker Specialist – Old Birmingham Road

Female Advanced Support Worker Specialist

Community Integrated Care is recruiting for an Advanced Support Worker Specialist to work predominantly with a young adult with learning disabilities and autism, who has complex needs. The role supports her in a variety of activities, including drama, role play, singing, dancing, cooking, and active lifestyle pursuits such as gym sessions, running and yoga.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

• Full time: 39 hours per week, 4 nights per weekend.
• Part time: minimum 24 hours per week, hours allocated on a pro‑rated basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a trusting, empathetic relationship with the person supported.
• Facilitate daily activities and maintain a positive, playful environment.
• Use PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) principles to support behaviour management.
• Engage the person in extra‑curricular activities (gym, dance, cooking, pet care).
• Observe and record changes in behaviour, health and wellbeing.
• Partner with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
• Support physical fitness and well‑being through exercise and healthy eating.
• Deliver care with a trauma‑informed, person‑centred approach.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent) or substantial experience in social care.
• Experience delivering PBS‑based support.
• Experience working with challenging behaviours, autism and sensory communication.
• Good observation and communication skills.
• Commitment to consistency, reliability and building trust.
• Positive, fresh outlook, ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Capacity to participate in a recruitment assessment day.

Professional Development & Training

• Specialist training in PBS and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
• Access to learning from NHS clinical experts.
• Opportunities to learn Makaton and Picture Exchange Communication System.

Benefits

• £15.70 per hour.
• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns.
• DBS/PVG funding covered.
• No uniform, casual dress allowed.
• Investment in wellbeing and continuous professional development.

Values & Personal Qualities

• Patience, empathy, compassion and sensitivity.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and honesty.
• Determination, problem‑solving, resilience.
• Energetic, creative, playful, and good at music or arts is a plus.
• Animal lover and comfortable caring for pets.
• Ability to pick up on subtle cues and respond with care.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

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