Positive Behavior Support Worker | Full Time, Part Time and Relief | Portadown PBS

Praxis Care; Portadown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Worker for the Portadown PBS service in Northern Ireland. This role supports individuals with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities, using Positive Behaviour Support to improve daily living.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individual support plans and assist with personal care, meals, medication management and community activities, upholding dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Essential: 1 year paid care experience with autism/learning disabilities/complex needs and a qualification: QCF/NVQ/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Desirable: Professional qualifications in Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health Profession or related health/social care leadership qualifications
• Willing to complete Level 3 qualification during probation period

Responsibilities

• Work with PBS Leads, MDT and psychologists to implement individual/group support programmes
• Apply PBS theory to daily procedures to achieve positive outcomes
• Assess and address complex behaviours with professional judgement and de-escalation skills
• Procure and maintain assets and manage budget per person
• Record information per service guidelines
• Participate in data collection and MDT discussions

Skills

Driving license

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

QCF/NVQ/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Positive Behavior Support Worker | Full Time, Part Time and Relief | Portadown PBS

Job Summary:

The Portadown Bespoke Services is an incredibly challenging but equally rewarding service to work in. It is a supported living setting that facilitates a bespoke placement for individuals with complex needs which includes, ill mental health, learning disability, and autism coupled with behaviours that challenge.

Using the principles of positive behaviour support, as a team we have been able to actively support and positively improve the lives of the individuals we support.

The people we support are at the centre of everything that we do, ensuring that all care and activities are personally centred to them. In line with supported living values, practitioners will model and support in all areas of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, medication management and administration, cleaning and laundry, money management and other activities such as community outings.

Each Positive Behaviour Support Worker will work as part of a dedicated team to provide a consistently high quality support service within a caring environment, ensuring that the people we support are treated with dignity and respect. Through a key worker system and use of advanced positive behaviour methodologies, support staff will be responsible for implementing individual programmes of support being a champion for the positive behaviour support approach.

We can consider a range of different working patterns, including full time, part time and relief.

We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants

All advertised salaries are based on 39 hours (FTE) and will be pro rata to contracted hours.**

PRAXIS CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

About the role

Key Accountabilities:

• Work in partnership with the Positive Behaviour Support Leads, Service Management, the Multi-Disciplinary Team, including the Trust Intensive Support Service and Clinical Psychologist in preparing and implementing individual and group support programmes and activities

• Develop an understanding of the theoretical basis of PBS and apply it to a range of work procedures and practices in order to have a positive outcome for the people we support

• Exercise professional judgement in assessing options when faced with an immediate need to assess and address complex and challenging behaviours where persuasive, negotiating, empathetic, and reassurance skills are required. This includes situations where potential or actual aggression is encountered

• Be responsible for helping with the procurement and maintenance of all assets belonging to the people we support and to be accountable for expenditure within the allocated budget for each supported person

• Be familiar and comply with all administration requirements of the service, ensuring relevant and important information is recorded and logged according to the service’s reporting guidelines

• Complete a vocational or professional qualification as prescribed by the organisation when necessary

• Participate in the data collection/collation/analysis as agreed with the MDT and attend the in house clinical group to discuss current and potential future approaches

Requirements of the Role:

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.

• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.

• Carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.

• Be prepared to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required.

• Work the necessary hours to meet the needs of the service.

• Currently our PBS Workers complete 3 weeks of day shifts and 1 week of night shifts in a 4 week period.

• Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or locations associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Praxis Care adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Link to COP - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Criteria:

Essential:

• 1 years paid experience providing care and support to Individuals with Autism, Learning disabilities, complex needs and/or behaviours that may challenge and a qualification in the following:

• QCF/NVQ/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

*Willing to complete RQF Level 3 on successful completion of probationary period in the timescales set by the organisation*

Desirable:

• Professional Qualification in:
• - Nursing
• - Social Work
• - Allied Health Profession
• - Foundation degree in Health and Social Care
• - BTEC Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care
• - QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent
• - BTEC Level 4 HNC in Healthcare Practice / Social and Community Work
• - Masters in Behavioural Analysis Special Educational Needs
• - Teaching Qualification

Skills & Competencies:

• Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s license, they should state how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post).

• Interpersonal skills

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Excellent Organisational skills

• Computer skills

Attributes:

• Team Player

• Understanding of diversity

• Available to work flexibly

About the company

Praxis Care is a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals with complex needs, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that promotes independence and improves the quality of life for the individuals they serve. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, Praxis Care focuses on creating positive outcomes, empowering people to lead fulfilling lives while actively supporting communities across the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man.

Required Criteria

• QCF/NVQ/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Right to Work in the UK
• Full Valid Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

Skills you'll need

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs