PBS Practitioner

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus); Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Recognition & Rewards

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts from retailers

Job summary

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus) is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to inspire and empower individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. This role involves working closely with teams to support assessments and the development of quality care plans.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent and significant experience in PBS application. Benefits include a salary of £38,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance and various employee perks, including a holiday purchase scheme and health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Exceptional experience and track record of PBS application.
• Ability to explain, develop and follow policies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Working with operations and referrals team during assessments and transitions.
• Supporting operations team to develop quality support plans.
• Providing hands-on support during crises.
• Training support teams on PBS, PCAS and Restrictive Practice reduction.
• Undertaking functional assessments and implementing intervention strategies.
• Leading care practice improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with PBS application

Ability to travel

Creative person-centred approaches

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Consensus is not just a care provider - we're a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you're as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role: Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Salary: £38,000 per annum + £5,000 Car Allowance

Location: Remote with Travel

Your Role

• Working with the operations and referrals team to support during the assessment, transition and move-in of new supported individuals
• Supporting the operations team to develop the best quality of support plans
• Providing hand-on support during times of crisis
• To provide training for support teams on PBS, PCAS and Restrictive Practice reduction
• Undertaking functional assessments implementing intervention strategies using PBS principles
• Developing and leading on Care practice improvement initiatives

Our Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women. Here's just a small selection of the benefits you'll enjoy:

• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year.
• Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.
• Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.
• Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.
• Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.
• Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
• Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we're here to support you and your teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with exceptional experience and track record of PBS application
• Have excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Able to travel and work in services 4 days per week as appropriate
• Skilled and knowledgeable in creative and person centred approaches to work with people
• Ability to explain, develop and follow policies and protocols

We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in 2024. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.