PBS & Physical Intervention Trainer: Fixed Term

Swanton Care and Community; Barnsley; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national care provider is looking for a PBS & Physical Intervention Trainer to conduct training across England and Scotland. This full-time role requires traveling to different locations and managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs, ensuring that training meets organizational standards. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 5 in PBS and experience working with Autism and learning disabilities. Competitive employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life cover

Employee benefits app

Funded qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of working in a PBS role or equivalent.
• Responsible for delivering face to face accredited training programmes.
• Promote proactive strategies to minimize restrictive practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training that equips teams with skills to manage behavior safely.
• Manage a caseload to conduct functional assessments and implement support plans.
• Lead on practice development and training in PBS and Physical Intervention.

Skills

Professional experience with children and/or adults with Autism

In-depth knowledge of support needs of people with Autism

Understanding of PBS, Active Support, Mental Capacity

Education

NVQ Level 5 qualification in PBS or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Position: PBS & Physical Intervention Trainer: Fixed Term (12 months)

Location: Remote work from home with national coverage, but ideally based in Yorkshire area. As a large organisation, there will be an expectation that the trainer will travel to different locations and there may be requirement to stay overnight, so must be a driver with access to their own vehicle. All travel and accommodation is paid for, and dates will be agreed at least 3 months in advance.

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week to be worked to meet the needs of the business.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About You

This is an opportunity for a pro-active PBS & Physical Intervention Trainer to join an evolving care company and to be part of our team.

You will need:

• NVQ Level 5 qualification in PBS or equivalent/above (or willing to complete)
• Professional experience working with children and/or adults with Autism and learning disabilities and behaviors of concern. 1 year of working in a PBS role or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of support needs of people with Autism, learning disabilities and mental health disorders. Sound understanding of PBS, Active Support, Mental Capacity and how this is used to inform practice.
• Responsible for delivering face to face RRN accredited training programmes outlined by NAPPI UK to support maintaining our organisational training compliance.
• Equipping teams with the skills and knowledge to manage behavior safely, respectfully, and within legal and organisational guidelines.
• The trainer will promote the use of proactive strategies to minimise the use of restrictive practices and ensure the safety and well-being of staff and people we support.
• There will be an expected delivery of 3-4 days’ worth of training per week with a day to complete administrative tasks.

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme — you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
• Above and beyond — recognition for going the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers and other surprises
• Long service awards — recognition of long service
• Employee benefits app — discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access to learning & development information
• Cycle to work — salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension — auto enrolment into salary sacrifice pension
• Life cover — death in service benefit
• Funded qualifications — earn whilst you learn; opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
• Career pathways — apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3)
• Swanton Educates — training qualification centre to support development
• Trained mental health first aiders — available to support you
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — free confidential 24/7 counselling, advice and support
• Employee Voice — regular events to gather feedback

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Swanton Care & Community is a national provider of care and support with a diverse range of services. The people we support have complex needs, they may have autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues or need rehab in a specialist nursing service. We believe that with the right support everyone can achieve greater independence and fulfilling lives, as each person we support is at the heart of all services we provide.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced PBS Practitioner to join our team within a national high-quality care provider providing support across England and Scotland (this vacancy is for Barnsley, Yorkshire. Out of area coverage may be required on occasion). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of people we support to conducting functional assessments, developing and implementing positive behavior support plans resulting in improved outcomes. The role sits within our quality team and joins Swanton at an exciting time as we embed a new organisational PBS Strategy focused on a more sustainable and systemic approach.

In line with our organisational commitment to PBS, the candidate will take a lead on practice development and training in specialist subjects including PBS, Active Support and Physical Intervention.