Support Worker (Internally known as an Enablement Assistant)
Location: Littlemore and Headington in Oxfordshire
Hours Per Week: Part time
Hourly Rate: £13.00
About the role
The person you will be supporting is 34-year-old Lee, who loves socialising, meeting new people, and staying active. Lee enjoys having his days planned in advance and likes activities such as bike rides, trips to Nando’s, and having fun.
He has a mild-moderate Learning Disability, Autistic Traits, and an unspecified eating disorder. Lee may need help with daily living tasks, primarily prompting, and sometimes needs explanations repeated until he understands.
We seek someone active, fun, and upbeat who can encourage Lee to try new activities with positivity, especially when he is hesitant.
Additionally, support is provided to John, a 52-year-old man with Autism and learning disabilities, living in Headington. Support involves helping with cooking, shopping, cleaning, and encouraging independence, along with engaging in activities like listening to music, attending a music group, and going for walks and meals out. John can become anxious and benefits from warm, reassuring team members.
Why work for us?
- Be listened to and have your experience valued
- Support from an experienced management and clinical team
- Celebrate achieving goals with individuals supported
- Training opportunities for career development
Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 1 year, paid induction training, ongoing training, DBS payment, pension, recognition schemes, Employee Assistance Programme, and a referral bonus of £300.
About PBS4
We are a values-led social care provider supporting individuals with Neurodisability, Autism, and challenging behaviors through Positive Behaviour Support. Our team supports people to live independently in their own homes across multiple counties. Support Workers are called Enablement Assistants, with support from a dedicated team and management. Shifts may include days, nights, and sleeps.
Join us to make a difference!
If you are passionate about helping others and believe in equal rights for people with learning disabilities, consider a career with PBS4. We value experience but also welcome those without it who share our values.
Role Type
Pay Rate
£12.99 – £13 per hour
Company Overview
PBS4 supports people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors to live independently, using Positive Behaviour Support to understand and meet their needs.
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Contact Detail:
PBS4 Recruiting Team