Behaviour Support Practitioner

Dimensions; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social care organization in the North East is looking for a dedicated individual to support people with learning disabilities and autism. You will model best practices and support team development in behavior support plans. Ideal candidates possess significant experience and are confident in leading others during challenging situations. Enjoy generous rewards including up to 35 days of leave, employee recognition schemes, and various health benefits. Join a supportive environment focused on enhancing the quality of life for those in need.

Benefits

Up to 35 days' annual leave

Staff discount shopping scheme

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualification scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Discounted health and dental cover

Life Assurance

Bike to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Confident in leading and guiding through difficult situations.
• Knowledge in implementing behavior support plans.

Responsibilities

• Model and provide good practice support for behavior support plans.
• Support development of team members' skills.
• Contribute to service setups for new support.

Skills

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Leadership in guiding others

Knowledge of assessment tools

Job description

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accreditedbythe Great Places To Work programme in 2025– now 6years in a row!

To provide direct support to complement the operational team’s delivery of Positive Behaviour Support through practice leadership and the development of team skills and knowledge. Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people we support by working alongside team colleagues in reducing or eliminating the use of restrictive practices.

Candidates will need to live in the North East Region as travel will be required toNewcastle Gateshead, South Tyneside, Hartlepool and Darlington.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft teams on the 23rd December.

About the role

Your main duties will include:

• Provide and model good practice support in the delivery of behaviour support plans.
• Support the development of individual team members skills sets in the interpretation of Behaviour Support Plans and the review process.
• Contribute to the service set up of new support as prioritised within the region.
• Contribute to Functional Behaviour Assessments and implement Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with support teams, and families as appropriate.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Have significant experience in directly supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism who have complex needs
• Confident and knowledgeable in taking a lead role in supporting people and guiding others through difficult situations
• Confident and knowledgeable in taking a lead role in supporting people and guiding others through difficult situations
• Knowledge of assessment tools and positive support processes including how to implement a behaviour support plan

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement(including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Life Assurance
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

For more information visitwww.dimensions-uk.org/careers

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• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
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