Applied Behaviour Analyst

Tripod Nursing; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in York is looking for an Applied Behaviour Analyst to develop and implement evidence-based interventions. The role involves assessing behavioural challenges, creating support plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation processes. Candidates should have a master's degree in relevant fields and be certified with UK-SBA or BCBA. The position offers a salary of £41,463 per annum and a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Registered and certified with UK-SBA or BCBA.
• MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy.
• Relevant experience in custodial, secure, or challenging behaviour settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess behavioural challenges and develop strategies.
• Create support plans that enable positive behavioural changes.
• Train and upskill staff effectively.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive with expertise in risk assessment

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy

Registered and certified with UK-SBA or BCBA

Job description

Overview

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

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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