Behaviour Support Practitioner

Voyage Care; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service provider is looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner to enhance the quality of life for individuals with behavior support needs. The role involves conducting assessments, delivering training to staff, and collaborating with external professionals and families. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial experience in the field, possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Travel may be required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or a related field with at least two years of applicable experience.
• Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma in a related field with sufficient experience or qualification.

Responsibilities

• Be involved closely in initial assessment and transition work from hospital settings.
• Deliver Safety Intervention and PBS training to the support teams.
• Monitor, evaluate and minimise the use of restrictive practices.

Skills

Current practical clinical skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Administrative skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with GPs, social workers

Ability to lead, motivate and manage a staff team

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or a related field

Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or a related field

Job description

Behaviour Support Practitioner will:

Key deliverables for the role will include:

• Be involved closely in initial assessment and then transition work (often from hospital settings)
• Deliver (where applicable) Safety Intervention and PBS training to the support teams
• Monitor, evaluate and minimise the use of restrictive practice and physical intervention within Voyage Care Services
• Monitor and work towards improving the quality of life of the people we support
• Coach the support team how to deliver excellent support, using approaches such as Active Support
• Support the team to develop skills in monitoring and evaluating outcomes, for example using Periodic Service Review methods
• Work effectively in partnership with local external professionals
• Work effectively with families to develop supportive working relationships
• Develop and maintain close links with the Local Authority to engage with their PBS training and support initiatives
• Attend professional forums and ensure training and expertise is kept up to date
• Support the development and delivery of training programs designed for staff
• Work independently demonstrating initiative and also as part of a multi‑disciplinary team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or a related field (such as Positive Behaviour Support) with at least two years of applicable experience
• Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, or a related field (such as Positive Behaviour Support) with one year of professional experience or Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology or Equivalent Qualification

Skills/Abilities:

• Current practical clinical skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with GPs, social workers etc.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a staff team
• Analytical skills

Experience:

• Considerable experience of providing support to people with behaviour support needs, including carrying out functional behaviour assessments
• Experience of working with multi‑disciplinary or local authority health teams
• Experience of assessing and providing support to people with learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Conditions; Acquired Brain Injury and Mental Health conditions
• Experience designing individual behaviour support plans from a functional assessment
• Full driving licence
• Be able to travel nationally and undertake overnight stays if required to meet the needs of the organisation