Behaviour Support Worker

We are looking to employ a bank of Behaviour Support Workers to join our dedicated short break team. You will provide support, in the form of short breaks, to young people with a disability and/or learning difficulty aged 0-25 years and their families across the East Riding. The short breaks may take place within the home or out in the community, engaging in different social activities. Workers will be highly motivated and have a passion for supporting and empowering young people and their families. They should have the skills, confidence and enthusiasm to work with an individual child on a one-to-one basis, two to one basis or in a small group, many of the young people display challenging behaviour.

The rate of pay is £10.93 per hour (plus rolled up annual leave, which equates to £12 per hour) In addition to this mileage is currently paid at 45p per mile & 50p per mile when transporting a young person or colleague. Working hours are predominantly evenings, weekends and during the day in school holidays, therefore a flexible approach to working is essential. We have sessions available ranging from 6 hours per week up to 30 hours per week.

You will require:

• Previous SEND experience and a desire to enhance the lives of young people and their families.
• Ability to engage with children, young people and families from different backgrounds and with professionals involved in their care.
• Awareness of safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.
• Meet medical, physical, emotional and personal needs of the young people. This may include managing behaviour, personal care such as feeding/toileting, showering etc. as detailed in the care plan.
• Excellent writing, recording and IT skills; be organised, methodical and accurate in your daily tasks.
• To be willing and have the means to travel anywhere within the East Riding would be desirable.

You will receive;

• Full induction to the role and we will provide a comprehensive training package including first aid, safeguarding, care of medicines, personal & intimate care, behaviour intervention training and any other child specific requirements.
• Robust lone and safe working protocol with on call support.
• Quarterly supervision and team trainings.
• Mileage currently paid at 45p per mile and 50p when transporting a young person or colleague.
• Rolled up annual leave pay.
• Overnight work is paid at time and a half (12am-7am).

We particularly have a need for staff in the following areas:
Beverley Bridlington Brough Cottingham Driffield Goole Hornsea Market Weighton Pocklington South Cave Willerby Withernsea

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role or arrange a visit to the service, please contact us on 01430 810139.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.

This is an ongoing vacancy, applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and shortlisting and interviews will be arranged accordingly.

If you want to join an amazing team and make a real difference, then this is the job for you. Here are a few things our young people, families and workers have said about the DSI Service.

“Our worker is amazing, you couldn't have introduced a better person, she is the perfect match for our family”

“You are truly amazing, we would be lost without this service”

“I enjoy going out with my support worker, they are like my best friend”

“I love working for the DSI service, I feel supported and really part of the team, I feel privileged to work with some amazing children and young people”

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 6-30 per week

Salary: £10.93 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• SEND: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: In person