Behaviour Support Worker

Positive Behaviour Support Worker

Hours:

40.00 Hours per week Rate of Pay: £13.93 per hour Role Profile: POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER Reporting to:
Team Leader Responsible for:
Working as part of a team of specialist support workers to deliver a person-centred care and support service to one or more residents (referred to as Core Members) with complex needs, coupled with behaviours that may challenge. Care and support provided will encourage interdependence and independence as far as possible in all areas of the Core Members life, in a safe environment where their rights are protected and respected.

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Job Purpose:

To work as a key member of a team to deliver an excellent bespoke care and support service to one or more Core Members with complex needs, in the setting of a values-driven intentional community. To work within the framework of Positive Behaviour Support at all times. To ensure all Health & Safety and statutory requirements of the service specification are met in accordance with the relevant regulations and the organisations commitment to standards.

Key Performance Measures:
Delivering professionalism and excellence in respect of our Core Members care, support, and general household living needs, within the context of LArche values and the principles of Positive Behaviour Support. Feedback from Core Members, Line Managers, families and other carers;
Maintaining accurate and up to date records;
Compliance with relevant Health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements. Maintaining a professional approach to work at all times. Projecting a professional and reputable image for Larche Belfast and acting as an ambassador for the organisation at all times. Detailed Responsibilities of this role:
In fulfilling this role the job holder undertakes the following activities:
To provide emotional and practical support, advocacy and information to our Core Members. To help our Core Members meet their personal care needs sensitively and appropriately to a high standard, including personal hygiene, support with medication management, assistance with household tasks, and preparing meals. To assist the Team Leader with referencing (aka key working) duties, in particular:
Supporting the Team Leader in their role, assisting with the induction and mentoring of new staff as needed. Assisting the Team Leader to ensure that all daily care records, care/support plans, core member risk assessments, action plans, and other referencing paperwork is up to date. Attending Trust care reviews as required and assisting the Team Leader with preparation for reviews.

Support Core Members to actively contribute to the upkeep of their own house, and to ensure that their home is a safe and welcoming place. Participate in rotas, which may include day, evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working, and sleepover duties ively engage in providing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to our Core Members, including:
Engaging in and contributing to the development of Positive Behaviour Support Plans, ensuring that these plans are followed at all times. Engaging in PBS Planning reviews as required. Participating in all training programmes as and when required, in particular Positive Behaviour Support, Understanding Behaviours that Challenge, and Safety Intervention. Actively seeking to increase the level of knowledge and competence in the area of Positive Behaviour Support.

Using the principles and strategies of PBS to prevent Core Members from becoming distressed, and to minimise the risk of behavioural incidents occurring. Using principles and strategies of PBS to safely and effectively manage behavioural incidents in a way that protects Core Members dignity and human rights, and minimises the risk of potential harm. Actively contribute to workplace health and safety assessments, follow health and safety procedures and participate in fire drills and audits.

Report any maintenance and repair tasks in the house, to the Team Leader, and assist with following these up as required. Ensure all emergency procedures are followed, including the provision of First Aid when necessary. Assist our Core Members to lead active and…