Applied Behaviour Analyst

Tripod Nursing; York; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a dedicated Applied Behaviour Analyst to join their team in York. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rehabilitative environment, transforming lives through evidence-based interventions. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, focusing on reducing challenging behaviours and empowering individuals to engage positively with their surroundings. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Registered with UK-SBA or BCBA; relevant experience in custodial settings.
• Proven ability to develop support plans and work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess behavioural challenges and develop strategies.
• Create support plans for positive behavioural changes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Assessment

Staff Training

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Completion of UK-SBA Supervision and Competence Standards

Job description

Role: Applied Behaviour Analyst
Location: York
Salary: 41,463 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time

Tripod Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced Applied Behaviour Analyst to join the innovative team. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking vision for a rehabilitative and restorative environment, transforming the lives of individuals in custody.

About the Role

In this psychology-based discipline, you will use principles of learning and behaviour to support individuals in making meaningful, measurable changes. This involves:

• Developing and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Reducing challenging behaviours, such as violence, self-harm, or disruptive behaviours.
• Enabling prisoners to engage with the prison regime and unlock their potential.
• Working collaboratively with the psychology team to guide and support operational staff.

Your expertise will contribute to a safer, more supportive environment that empowers both staff and prisoners, aligning with the vision of restoration and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess behavioural challenges and develop strategies to address them.
• Create support plans that enable positive behavioural changes.
• Train and upskill staff to implement these plans effectively.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and management of complex behaviours.
• Support prisoners and staff in understanding the functionality of behaviour and its impact on rehabilitation.

Person Specification

• Qualifications:
• Registered and certified with UK-SBA or BCBA.
• MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy.
• Completion of UK-SBA Supervision and Competence Standards (preferred).
• Experience:
• Relevant experience in custodial, secure, or challenging behaviour settings.
• Proven ability to develop support plans and work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, with expertise in risk assessment and staff training.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).

How to Apply

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