Waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker

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Job description

Recruiting for a Waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our learning disability service in Hertfordshire! Key Responsibilities: * Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere;* Supporting the customer in their preferred night time routine, including personal care and promoting good sleep hygiene;* Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences;* Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed; * Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night time hours;* Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities;* Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals;* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking';* Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night time activity, including any incidents; * Working in line with Look Ahead's lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues;* Adhering to all other Look Ahead policies and procedures;* Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills* Ad-hoc domestic / cleaning duties;* Working as part of a team with Look Ahead colleagues, the customer's family and external professionals;* Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager Person Specification: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour- Prefers working as part of a group or team- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy Please see our website for the full description.