Assistant Psychologist - CPractitioner Positive Behavioural Support

Caretech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the Central Region is seeking a Practitioner in Positive Behavioural Support. The successful candidate will work within a Therapy Team, offering guidance and active support to enhance service users' well-being. This role involves developing personalized PBS plans and implementing strategies to improve quality of life for individuals affected by learning disabilities, autism, or mental health challenges. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to helping others.

Benefits

Car allowance of £3,700 per annum

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with behaviour that challenges.
• Familiarity with a learning disability, autism, or mental health challenges.
• Ability to implement PBS strategies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and active support to teams across the division.
• Develop and implement personalised PBS plans.
• Model the organisation's values and foster an engaging environment.

Skills

Strong influencing and communication skills

Experience in Positive Behavioural Support

Ability to create personalised PBS plans

Job description

Overview

Practitioner Positive Behavioural Support
Location: Central Region
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,827 per annum
Car Allowance: £3,700 per annum

This job description outlines the post and is subject to review in consultation with the post holder. You will be working as part of the Therapy Team providing guidance, active support, plans and coaching to teams across the division, supporting individuals with behaviour that challenges and individuals who are affected by a learning disability, autism, acquired brain injury and/or other mental health challenges. You will implement Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) strategies to improve quality of life and the service users well-being and to reduce restrictive interventions. You will plan, write up and develop personalised PBS plans that meet the needs of those we support and enhance their choice and independence. You will model the values of the organisation and demonstrate strong influencing and communication skills, creating a culture of openness and transparency where staff and service users feel engaged and empowered to innovate and improve services. You will provide psychology input under supervision by a qualified psychologist and trainee psychologists, including specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment within the limits of your professional competency and experience.