Support Worker

Support Worker (Internally know as an Enablement Assistant)

Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Hours Per Week: Full time and Part timepositions available

Shift Pattern: 07:00-21:00, 10:00-17:00, working (Alternate weekends)

Full UK -Manual licence required

Hourly Rate: £13.00

Whilst PBS4 holds a sponsorship license, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new applicants to PBS4. We wish you all the best with your job search and future career.

About the role

John is a 19 year old man with a diagnosis of PTEN, Chiari malformation, cortical dysplasia, macrocephaly, autism, complex speech and language difficulties, profound learning disabilities, epilepsy, and Type 1 insulin dependent diabetes.

John is a very relaxed individual who enjoys company of his support workers is very tactile in nature and likes to watch his favourite TV shows, going out on lovely walks in the fresh air and enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside. He can be startled by loud noises and needs Team Members who will reassure him. he is non-verbal but enjoys interaction with his team members, who communicate with him in a way that is supportive of his needs.

He is looking for Team Members who will keep him company at home, support him to bake and cook and spending time in the garden with him. He has his own accessible vehicle which staff will use to take him out in the community and for lovely long walks.

Why work for us?

• Be listened to and have your direct experience and expertise valued
• Have support from an experienced management and clinical team
• Be celebrated for accomplishing goals with the individual you support
• Have training opportunities that enhance your career development

Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days annual leave (pro rata) as of the 1st April, following your 1-year anniversary with PBS4., in-house paid induction training, followed by 12 weeks blended e-learning, coaching, and mentoring. Additional training opportunities following probation, DBS check