Specialist Key Worker - Female

As well as knowing that what you do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, we offer a comprehensive benefits package as follows: 
- 33 days paid holiday per year (Inc. bank holidays)* 
- Competitive pension scheme (we will match contributions up to 6%)
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee Assistance programme (a 24hr helpline to support you through any of life’s issues or problems along with access to an online wellbeing portal)
- Occupational Health support 
- Fantastic training and development tailored to support you as an individual
- Paid for DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) 
- Refer a friend scheme
 *pro rata for part time staff

Be the difference, change lives!  If you would like a fulfilling career that will make a difference to children and young people read on…

Here at Affinity Trust, we are dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities to live the lives they want to.  We are a national charity providing person-centred support across England and Scotland.  We are extremely proud to have been doing this for the last 25 years during which time we have empowered thousands of people to meet their aspirations and goals in life, and to live as independently as they wish.

Key Responsibilities

·         Deliver the highest quality and standards of Positive Behaviour Support to children and young people, their families and a range of other professionals, enabling the child/ young person to continue to live at home.

·         To key work 1 or 2 young people at a time, delivering PBS interventions in the home, in the community, school and other support service settings, including directly supporting the child, modelling good practice and providing guidance to parents, carers and a range of other professionals.

·         To assist in the completion of a range of assessments and the formulation of PBS plans.

·         Contribute to effective multi-agency working practices by maintaining regular contact with key professionals such as social workers and school staff, providing feedback and observations both verbally and in writing and taking part in a range of multi-agency meetings.

To be successful at shortlisting you will be able to demonstrate experience of working with and knowledge of the physical, social and emotional needs of young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that are complex and challenging. You will demonstrate experience of multi-agency working and working alongside other professionals and also be comfortable working with IT systems including client record software. As a member of the Affinity Trust team you will have access to a wide variety of vocational learning and development opportunities from our industry leading L&D team.

Affinity Trust is seeking Specialist Key Workers to become part of an exciting and ground breaking new service. As a Specialist Key Worker you will effectively deliver a Positive Behaviour Support service (PBS) for children and young people who have learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. Your 1:1 intensive support of the child/young person in their homes, in school and in the community will be aimed at maintaining them within the family home and preventing the children and young people from entering residential care. 

It is vital that you are able to explain your principles and approaches that you might use to engage with children and young people with challenging behaviour. You will be able to demonstrate this from your prior experience working in this area.

You will have a willingness to undertake PBS Specific training and have a good knowledge of child protection and safeguarding specifically for people with increased vulnerability. Training and support will be provided on Positive Behaviour Support from the Lead Practitioner.

We are welcoming applications until 5th February 2018 with a view to interview on 13th February 2018. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Matthew Hodder directly on 07584528751.

 As Specialist Key Worker you will play a key role in delivering a quality service and achieving positive outcomes. You will be a positive role model and you will bring our values to life and share our passion and commitment to always strive to find creative ways to enrich the lives of those we support.  Specifically children and young people with challenging behaviour. 

While we welcome conversations with agencies please note that at this point we have arrangements in place. Any speculative CVs will be considered gifts to Affinity Trust. Thank you. 

Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

The role requires Female employees only; this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS or PVG check which will be provided by Affinity Trust.