PBS Support Worker - Drivers Only - 6 Month FTC

Role Description
Join Our Team as a Positive Behaviour Support Worker - Drivers Only
Location:
Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary:
£12.30 per hour (£23,985 pro-rata) plus benefits.
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, 14-hour shifts from 7.30am to 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday (on a two-week rolling rota basis, this includes every other weekend).
Contract:
Full-time. This position is a Fixed-Term-Contract (FTC) of 6 months.
Driving Requirement:
A valid full UK driving license is essential. You will be happy to drive an automatic vehicle.
Right to Work:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria
You will demonstrate exposure to the following areas of expertise:

Autism and Learning Disabilities
Behaviours that Challenge
Positive Behaviour Support
Eating Disorders or Nutritional Requirements, ideally ARFIDAbout You
Are you someone who genuinely enjoys making a difference in others’ lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for individuals to join our team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging. If you have a UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative automatic vehicles, you could be exactly who we're looking for.
What will you be doing?
As a Positive Behaviour Support Worker, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:

Daily Care & Support:
Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
Building Relationships:
Getting to know the people you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live life on their own terms.
Empowering Independence:
Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration.
Social Engagement:
Supporting activities like holiday’s, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone could enjoy what they love doing.
Respect & Dignity:
Ensuring that the people we support, and their families are treated respectfully, with dignity, and equality.Who you will be Supporting?
"Hi, I’m supported by SeeAbility in my own home. I’m looking for calm, patient, and positive people to join my team. I love spending time in the community and at home. I enjoy activities such as zip wires, hydrotherapy, trampolining, walking, and spending time using his iPad – and I hope you do too!
I have autism, and while my behaviour can sometimes be particularly challenging, I’m looking for someone who can help me live an active, fulfilling life. If you’re physically fit, dependable, and enjoy helping others gain independence, I’d love to meet you!"

Our Benefits
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:

Comprehensive Training:
Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
Career Progression:
We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5). Further opportunities include attending our leadership development academy and ongoing development discussions.
Recognition & Rewards:
From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
Financial Benefits:
£500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues, plus discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
Wellbeing Support:
Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
Refer a Friend:
Receive £600 (Support Workers to Deputy only).Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding, and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:

A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
Health Declaration to ensure that you are able to support the people we support to their full potential.
References will be requested, obtained and held on file, to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. All vetting checks will be conducted and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We welcome applications from those with a disability