Positive Behavior Support Worker | Recruitment Day | Portadown PBS

TN United Kingdom; Antrim; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is hosting a Recruitment Day for Positive Behaviour Support Workers in Portadown. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with complex needs, including autism and mental health challenges. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure personalized care and support, enhancing the lives of those you assist. With a focus on positive behavior methodologies, you will help develop individual support programs while promoting dignity and respect. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience providing care to individuals with autism and complex needs.
• Qualification in Health and Social Care required.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to implement support programs.
• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent Organisational skills

Empathy and reassurance skills

Education

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

Professional Qualification in Nursing

Professional Qualification in Social Work

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Client:

Praxis Care

Location:

County Antrim, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Job Description

Recruitment Day – Positive Behaviour Support Worker - Portadown PBS

We are hosting a Recruitment Day for Portadown PBS.

28th May 2025- 9am to 4pm

Where: Portadown Town Hall, 15 Edward Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT623LX

Brilliant opportunity to meet our Managers and ask any questions you may have and also interview for a position on the day!

Please feel free to call in OR apply now to book a slot!

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.

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.

Criteria:

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*

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

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

Attributes:

Team Player

Understanding of diversity

Available to work flexibly

Skills Needed

People, Managerial / Operational

Job Description

Recruitment Day – Positive Behaviour Support Worker - Portadown PBS

We are hosting a Recruitment Day for Portadown PBS.

28th May 2025- 9am to 4pm

Where: Portadown Town Hall, 15 Edward Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT623LX

Brilliant opportunity to meet our Managers and ask any questions you may have and also interview for a position on the day!

Please feel free to call in OR apply now to book a slot!

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.

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.

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

Skills Needed

People, Managerial / Operational

About The Company

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.

As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.

If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

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

Closing DateWednesday 28th May, 2025