Female Bank Support Worker - Luton (LU3)

In partnership with Luton local authority and CCG we will be delivering a Specialist Positive Behaviour Support and direct support service to an individual young woman in the family home. The young woman has a learning disability, autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Currently due to her complex needs the young woman is not in education, struggles to leave her house or engage in any social activities. The aim of the service is to implement PBS strategies to meet the young woman’s needs, reduce the incidents of behaviours that challenge, increase her quality of life significantly and enable her to engage in social and community activities.

You , the other Support Workers and the Team Leader will also be implementing the PBS strategies under the guidance and direction of the Senior Specialist Key Worker You will be a positive role model and you will bring our values to life and share our passion and commitment to always strive to find creative ways to enrich the lives of those we support.

You will have a willingness to undertake PBS training and have a knowledge of child protection and safeguarding. Training on Positive Behaviour Support, child protection, autism, learning disabilities, and person centered support, Team Teach and other child specific training will be provided. You will be line managed by the Senior Specialist Key Worker/Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Senior Specialist Keyworker implement intensive PBS support to the young woman to support a reduction in challenging behaviours, increase life skills and independence, increase community engagement and improve her quality of life
• Deliver the highest quality and standards of support to the young woman.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the young woman and the family that is based on trust, reliability and professionalism thus enabling effective support and interventions.
• To provide direct care, including personal care and support to the young woman, taking into account the individual’s right to privacy and personal choice, and respecting their dignity at all times.

Because the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, we truly value our incredible staff & are committed to ensure they are fully supported.

An Amazing Place to work

• This is the best job - You will not find a more interesting and rewarding job, you will be making a genuine difference to someone's life
• Our values drive everything we do
• You will get the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and work as “one team”
• You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly with our range of shift types

Rewards

• You will accrue annual leave (including bank holidays) based on the number of hours worked
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
• We will apply for and pay for an enhanced DBS for you
• Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements
• Flexible working hours

Development & Your Career

• You will get a great Induction to your new team along with amazing training opportunities
• E-learning webinars
• Access to specialist care sector training, all fully paid for by us
• Loads of career progression opportunities