Assistant Behaviour Specialist

Hampshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Behaviour Specialist to enhance personalised care for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. The role involves conducting behaviour assessments, guiding care teams, and providing support across the region. Ideal candidates will have experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package and promotes a balanced work-life culture.

Benefits

Professional development through mentoring

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of assessment of social care needs of clients with learning disabilities, autism or mental health.
• Interest in delivering trauma informed support.
• Ability to plan methodically, analyse information and produce accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out behaviour assessments and support clients and care agencies.
• Guide clients' behaviours and support needs to colleagues.
• Visit clients across Hampshire to provide support.

Skills

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Positive Behaviour Support

High-level communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

As an Assistant Behaviour Specialist joining our small Least Restrictive Practice Social Work Team, you’ll have the chance to make a significant difference to peoples’ lives. The Least Restrictive Practice Project (LRP) is a unique multi-professional project created to enhance the provision of personalised, yet cost effective, less restrictive approaches to social care, to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, Autism or Mental Health difficulties. Our purpose is to ultimately reduce distress, restrictions and improve our clients’ quality of life.

What you’ll be doing:

• With the guidance of the team Behaviour Specialist, you’ll use your sound judgment to carry out behaviour assessments and reviews, and support clients and their care agencies to implement positive behaviour support strategies
• Role model and guide clients assessed behaviours and support needs to non-qualified colleagues and to other, non-qualified carers.
• Visit clients across Hampshire, providing support and advice to direct care teams based on MDT assessment

What we’re looking for:

• Interest in, or experience of, using Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support
• Experience or knowledge of assessment of Social Care needs of clients with Learning Disabilities, Autism or Mental Health
• Interest in delivering Trauma Informed support
• High-level communication skills
• Ability to plan methodically, analyse information, problem solve and draw objective conclusions to produce both accurate and accessible reports and intervention plans.

Why join us?

• Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationhere.

This is a hybrid role (home and office working) with your office base being the closest Hampshire County Council office to your home address.

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