Positive Behaviour Support Assistant

LDA Care Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefit

Wellbeing package

Specialist training

Ongoing training and coaching

Career progression opportunities

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Supportive team

Annual leave up to 28 days + bank hols

Job summary

LDA Care Ltd is hiring a Positive Behaviour Support Assistant to support children & young people in their own homes within Shrewsbury, Shropshire and Telford area. The role focuses on person-centred care and developing effective support plans.

The candidate should have Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent, with desirable PBS qualifications. A commitment to high-quality care and collaboration with the team is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications - Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or Mental Health studies.
• Desirable: PBS qualification.
• Desirable: Education in behaviour support.
• Experience in developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Empathy, patience and a genuine passion for improving lives.
• Ability to adapt to various environments and work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience in support roles with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Case management: manage a caseload and deliver individualised support plans.
• Assessment support: assist assessments and create meaningful support plans.
• Training and Education: deliver staff training on low arousal approaches.
• Service Development: contribute to course materials and research initiatives.
• Quality Assurance: monitor behaviour management strategies and uphold standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Job description: Positive Behaviour Support Assistant - Supporting Children & Young People

Pay: £30,000 per annum

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire and Telford area

Refer a friend scheme -£250 awarded (T&C’S apply)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs? Do you believe in the power of positive behaviour support and person-centred care? If so, we want you to be part of our dedicated team!

Please note we are not a recruitment agency.

About Us:

We are committed to Equal Opportunities. We a specialist care provider supporting individual adults that have a learning disability and or are on the autism spectrum, particularly those with significant behaviours that are behaviours of concern. This includes adults with additional mental health support needs and sensory processing needs. The care provided will be within their own home, a home that they have chosen, this will be domiciliary service where the care team visit the individual in their own home to deliver the support that they require.

Our mission is:

“To empower individuals to live quality, fulfilled and valued lives in their own way, breaking down barriers to help people to contribute to society and having meaningful relationships”.

We believe that all individuals with learning disabilities and / or autism are entitled to have a quality life, where they feel valued and fulfilled. We see this as:

Everyone:

• Experiencing new and enriching life experiences
• Receiving the right support to make decisions about the direction of their lives.
• Participating, influencing, and being accepted as members of their communities.
• Remaining safe
• Remaining healthy both physically and mentally
• Being able to express their own cultural and spiritual beliefs.
• Being able to take risk positively.
• Having meaningful and loving relationships outside of their paid support

We believe in the power of inclusivity and the potential for growth in every individual. We are a dynamic and compassionate team committed to providing person-centred care and support to individuals with varying abilities. Our mission is to empower each person to live their best life by fostering a positive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Assist in managing a caseload, delivering high-quality, individualised support plans that cater to each person's unique needs.
• Assessment Support: Help conduct thorough assessments and collaborate with colleagues to interpret results, creating meaningful support plans.
• Training and Education: Deliver training programs to staff, ensuring adherence to low arousal approaches and promoting best practices.
• Service Development: Contribute to the development of course materials and participate in research initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and review behaviour management strategies to ensure they meet individual needs and uphold our ethical standards.

Qualifications: The right candidate must hold one of the following:

• Qualifications - level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or Mental Health studies.

Desirable:

• PBS qualification
• Education in behaviour support

The right candidate must be able to evidence the following:

• Experience in developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of others.
• Ability to adapt to various environments and work collaboratively within team.
• Experience or a background in support roles, particularly with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviours.

What we’re looking for in you:

• You’ve worked in in a fast paced, growing & driven environment
• You’re a values driven individual who can align themselves to our core values
• Smart, curious, inquisitive - we need someone who can use their initiative to quickly grasp what challenges come our way and in-still confidence to the business.
• Acurious approach to problem solving. If you don’t know the answer, you can usually figure it outbut feel comfortable raising any issues you have
• Open to feedback, a fast learner, prepared to try and learn new things

What You’ll Get In Return

• Perkbox benefit (Shopping & groceries savings)
• Employee wellbeing assistance package (EAP & Virtual GP)
• Free specialisttraining
• Ongoing training & coaching
• Opportunities to progress & develop
• Pension enrolment
• Paid holiday
• Sick pay
• Working with a fun, energetic and supportive team
• 24 days of annual leave, with each additional year of continuous service, you will receive an additional day, up to the maximum of 28 days + bank holidays
• A learning but high paced environment from day onewith a supportive team& support with career progression.

Join us on our journey to create a world where everyone can thrive, regardless of their abilities. Your dedication and positive approach can make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Website: https://specialisthomecaregroup.co.uk/

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