Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Description
Male Support Worker (Internally known as Enablement Practitioner)
Location: Sherborne, Dorset
Hourly Rate: £15.69
Hours Per Week: Full time, Days & Nights available
Hours of work: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm or 8:00 pm to 8:00 am - to include working alternate weekends.
Full UK driving licence required
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship to any new applicants to PBS4.
About the Role
The person you will be supporting is a 33‑year‑old male with a diagnosis of Autism, a Mild Learning Disability, Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder.
Adam lives in his own home in Sherborne and he is supported on a 2 to 1 support ratio.
He is very independent with his personal care and support may only be required at a prompting level, to remind him to dress weather appropriate or according to the occasion.
Adam requires full support with medication and is encouraged and supported to complete daily household tasks in a fun and positive way.
He enjoys listening to music and playing the drums, swimming, walking with friends and family, and has a real interest in ships, visiting museums and theme parks with his team.
Adam is looking for outgoing, positive, passionate team members who can support him to maintain meaningful relationships with his friends and family, whilst maintaining clear boundaries.
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
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
- 29 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days annual leave (pro rata) as of 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 payment.
- Legal & General company pension.
- Employee recognition scheme.
- Earned wage access and access to various other benefits through our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
- Refer a friend and receive £300.00 for every successful person you refer.
PBS4 is a values‑led social care organisation, providing Neurodisability Services to individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities and Complex Health Needs, and/or behaviours that may challenge. We support people living in their own homes, with their own tenancies, and we utilise Positive Behaviour Support as the framework for the support we provide.
