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Behaviour Support Worker vacancy in Norwich, Norfolk
Norwich, Norfolk

Part Time 27 hours per week

From £13.45 per hour

Job Description

If you have a passion for helping people reach their full potential, this job is for you!

You will be working with a teenager with learning disabilities and severe behaviours that challenge.

You will be part of a small team based in Norwich.

You will assist in delivering evidence based therapeutic interventions developed by a multidisciplinary team. The focus first and foremost is on making the young man smile and enjoy his time with you!

We can offer you:
  • Fully supported and paid training
  • Career progression opportunities to complete a variety of courses including Level 3 - Level 5 Positive Behaviour Support qualification.
  • Regular support from a qualified Behaviour Analyst
  • 6 weekly individual supervisions with a focus on well-being
  • Yearly team weekends away
  • This is a role where you'll be part of a team helping deliver therapeutic interventions, for which you'll be trained.

What we ask of you:
  • Highly motivated to see people progress
  • A team player who shares our values
  • Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, although a degree is preferred but if you meet all the other criteria make sure you apply!
  • Energetic and enthusiastic
  • Good IT skills: ability to use email, an iPad, basic excel spreadsheet.
  • Punctual
  • Able to travel for some courses and team weekends
  • Want to make a difference
  • A desire to learn the most up to date evidence based and compassionate methods for reducing behaviours that challenge and increasing functional skills

So, are you up for the challenge of enriching a young people's lives? If you are, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Private medical insurance including dental and opticians cover (after probation)
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • 27 hours per week
  • 9am – 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • The position comprises a combination of permanent hours and temporary maternity leave cover.
Salary

From £13.45 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Application: We take safeguarding very seriously. You will be required to submit your CV, complete an application form and undergo an Enhanced DBS check. A multistage interview process and two satisfactory references will also be required.