Positive Behaviour Support Worker – Wiveliscombe in Taunton

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing? Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. Realise is Somerset Care Group’s specialist learning disabilities service who have been recognised for the work we do, including silver winners in the Outstanding Care Awards, and finalists in the Laing Buisson awards. We are also only one of four providers in the country to achieve national recognition for our work with people that are part of the Transforming Care agenda.

Realise provides tailored support for people who may be living with their family, living in their own accommodation or to those who wish to progress to more independent living. A Positive Behaviour Support Worker is our most essential role. You will be working on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with a lady who is very active and enjoys the outdoors. She has scheduled activities throughout the week, including swimming, gym, horse riding, walking (has a National Trust card), and work experience once a week with animals. She also holds a pass for the aquarium in Plymouth. Whilst at home, she enjoys her computers, gadgets, and baking.

We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer. Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:

• Connecting with people
• Making a difference
• Doing the right thing

By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers. Join our Realise Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Taunton and surrounding areas. Our tailored service provides support to people within their own homes, out and about, with personal care, hobbies, or companionship.

For this role, you will need to ensure you have:

• A full valid manual driving licence and your own vehicle.
• Knowledge of the area and able to commute to Wiveliscombe from your home location.
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship).
• Experience in mental health and learning disabilities is desirable.

So, if you tick these boxes and are looking for a secure part-time or full-time job, you’ve got everything you need to start training as a Positive Behaviour Support Worker and continue your social care career.

As a valued employee, you’ll have access to a range of benefits:

• Full company induction, ongoing training to gain nationally recognised Health and Social Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship.
• Full and part-time opportunities.
• Pay rate of £13.71 per hour.
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Mileage rate of 47p when using your own car, plus MOT scheme & free breakdown cover.
• 24/7 Free DBS check.
• Blue Light Card – provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses!
• Access to your earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Full provision of all necessary PPE.
• Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.
• Reward and recognition – Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards.
• Refer a Friend Bonus – £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment).

Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.

Apply now!