Find a job 
Featured Companies 
Featured Universities 
For Companies Support Worker (Internally known as an Enablement Assistant)
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Hours Per Week: Full-time and Part-time positions available
Hourly Rate: £13.00
About the role
John is a 19-year-old man with diagnoses including PTEN, Chiari malformation, cortical dysplasia, macrocephaly, autism, complex speech and language difficulties, profound learning disabilities, epilepsy, and Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes.
He is a very relaxed individual who enjoys the company of support workers. He is tactile, likes to watch his favourite TV shows, go for walks in the countryside, and enjoys peace and quiet. He can be startled by loud noises and needs reassurance. Although non-verbal, he enjoys interaction, which should be supportive of his needs.
We are looking for team members to keep him company at home, support him with baking and cooking, and spend time in the garden. He has his own accessible vehicle for community outings and walks.
Why work for us?
- Be listened to and have your experience valued
- Support from an experienced management and clinical team
- Celebration of achievements with the individual
- Training opportunities for career development
Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing to 30 days after 1 year, paid induction training, 12 weeks blended e-learning, coaching, and mentoring, additional training post-probation, DBS check payment, pension, employee recognition scheme, and access to various benefits through our Employee Assistance Programme. Refer a friend and earn £300 for each successful referral.
About PBS4
We are a values-led social care provider supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and challenging behaviours. Our model is based on Positive Behaviour Support. We support people to live independently in their own homes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Somerset, with a team of around 300 employees supporting 37 individuals.
Support Workers are called Enablement Assistants within PBS4. You will have team support, including from the Enablement Manager, Deputy Enablement Manager, and Positive Behaviour Support Clinician. Shifts may include day shifts, waking nights, and sleeps.
Be the change!
If you are passionate about helping people achieve an ordinary life and thrive, a career with PBS4 is for you. Experience is valued, but we also welcome those without experience who share our values.
Join us in innovating and promoting positive social care practices!
* Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Role Type
Pay Rate
£12.99 – £13 per hour
Company Overview
PBS4 supports individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour to live independently, based on Positive Behaviour Support, focusing on understanding behaviour to meet needs better.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Detail:
PBS4 Recruiting Team
