At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide high-quality support for individuals communicating through behaviour.
- Company: Join Freeways, a respected charity supporting adults with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, training opportunities, and work-life balance.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in care and team management; Diploma Level 5 in PBS preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31669 - 31669 £ per year.
As a PBS Assistant Manager you will be leading a team of PBS Assistants in the day to day running of a high quality support service for a person who communicates through their behaviour.
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
£31,669.00 per annum, Orchard Cottage, Abbots Leigh
About Freeways
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.
About the Role
As a PBS Assistant Manager you will ensure services are delivered in a way that puts people we support at the centre of the service they receive and promotes rights, choice, dignity and diversity. This support will be in line with best practice and meet appropriate regulatory, contractual and legal requirements. In the absence of the Manager you will take responsibility for the running of the service. You will help manage a team of PBS Assistants centred around a person with complex presentation, which may include learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism and communication differences alongside ongoing physical health conditions. They may also have a forensic background. You and your team will support people with any aspect of their day to day living. You’ll work in a person-centred, strengths-based and psychologically informed way, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. You’ll develop and review Support Plans, PBS Plans and Risk assessments that enable the person to live as independently as possible. This exciting opportunity will involve a mixture of office based and support work. There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleeps.
About you
The ideal candidate will have or be willing to undertake a Diploma Level 5 in Positive Behaviour Support BILD and have experience relevant to the role. Knowledge of current regulations and legislation regarding care and support is essential. They must also have experience in leading and managing a team.
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata
- Annual leave entitlement increases up to 35 days with length of service (pro-rata)
- Excellent induction and training programme that exceeds industry standards
- Opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in PBS
- Company sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
- Family friendly/work-life balance policies
- Free DBS check every 3 years
- Occupational health provision
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.
Closing date: TBC
Assistant Manager - PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) employer: Workcircle
Freeways is an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities, offering a nurturing work environment that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With competitive salaries, extensive training opportunities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they support. Located in the picturesque Abbots Leigh, Freeways fosters a collaborative culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to develop their skills in a person-centred approach.
