WAKING NIGHT PBS SUPPORT WORKER

Location: Bluejay Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
Hours of Work: 1 x part time (30 hours per week)
Shift work 10 hour shifts, 7 days a week, alternative weekends
Shifts are 9.30pm-7.30am
Hourly Rate: £13.64 per hour.
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/positive-behaviour-support-pbs

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Bluejay is supported living for individuals who require higher levels of specialised support.

• There are two attached one bedroom homes
• There are 2 distinct living areas within the house with their own bedroom, living room and kitchen
• There is no communal space
• There are 2 waking night staff

Sometimes the people we support find it difficult to communicate effectively so our staff need to be prepared to deal with complex and distressed behaviours on occasion; this might include physically supporting them to keep themselves and others safe from harm.
Quality of life is always our main focus so we actively encourage our staff to build up rapport with the people we support through shared fun activities. We have found that when people have a common interest they are more likely to build trusting and enjoyable relationships. Out Specialist PBS Team will support with the development of goals and behaviour plans, always focusing on the strength of the individuals and progressing towards independence.
This is a unique opportunity for a resilient and compassionate individual who would relish the opportunity for career development.
You will be provided with full training and support in order to make a success of the role.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, hard-working and passionate about supporting others to join our fantastic team of staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supporting service users with administration of medication and maintaining records.
· Providing personal care and supporting nutritional needs.
· Confident lone working and contributing within a wider team.
· Maintaining cleanliness and completing laundry and ironing duties during the night.
· Delivering individualised care based on personal care plans.
· Conducting and recording night checks.
· Completing reports such as night reports, seizure forms, and fridge/freezer temperature logs.
· Assisting with moving and handling tasks overnight.
· Maintaining observation logs for effective communication.
· Collaborating with families and professionals for care continuity.
· Monitoring and reporting health concerns or changes.
· Attending required training, supervision sessions and staff meetings.
· Adhering to all policies and completing required documentation.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to safeguarding rules and regulations, respecting the Charity’s duty to protect its service users and staff in equal measure.
• Monitor and maintain a safe working environment and working practices at all times, reporting any health and safety issues or risks to the Charity’s health & safety point of contact.
• Work as a positive team member, devoting full time and attention at work to the duties of your role and adhering to the Charity’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the Charity’s core values, charitable aims and objectives, generating a positive image of the Charity to all stakeholders.
• Observe and uphold the promotion of equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and people who access our service, consistent with Aspens’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• Undertake appropriate professional development, maintain and develop skills and knowledge, in agreement with your line manager (subject to the availability of resources).
• Undertake any additional responsibilities as relevant to the role.
  As a charity we are looking for caring, hardworking and understanding people to join us to promote the values that Aspens champions.
  Ideal candidates are those who are able and willing to work toward their own personal progression for self-development and to be able to better support the people we work with.
  We have an incredible internal training team who support staff from day one to not only benefit your career going forwards but to offer you that first step in a new career if this is what you’re looking for.