Job Title: Positive Behaviour Support Worker – Day Opportunities
Hourly Rate: £12.41 per hour
Hours: Various (Part time, 30 hours per week or bank shifts available which may include some evening, weekend and bank holiday work).
Centre 404 is a friendly, local and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families in North London.
We currently have a number of exciting vacancies to join our Day Opportunities provision as Positive Behaviour Support Workers! These are a set of newly created roles that will focus on delivering person-centred care to a range of people with Autism and behaviours that may challenge, providing support to offer them the best opportunities.
As a Positive Behaviour Support Worker, you will have a chance to be involved in the implementation of support plans and risk assessments, as well as helping respond to triggers for behaviours that may be of concern. You will also provide emotional support to the individuals, promote decision making, facilitate and participate in a range of social and leisure activities and support them to achieve goals and positive outcomes, helping build self-esteem and confidence. This is by no means an exhaustive list – you can find further details in the full job description and are also welcome to get in touch with us if you have any questions! You can reach us at recruitment@centre404.org.uk or on 0207 607 8762.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience of working with vulnerable client groups, including people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, and of delivering personalised outcomes for them, improving quality of life and maintaining positive environmental factors.
How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the job description/person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria. You can find the job description/person specification by clicking here.
We would also appreciate if you could take the time to complete an applicant diversity survey.
Closing date: We are recruiting for this role on an on-going basis.
Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy; a list of what we have to offer is included here:
https://centre404.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Staff-Benefits-and-Perks-Nov-2019.pdf
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
