Positive Behaviour Support Assistant

LDA Care Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefit (Shopping & groceries)

Employee wellbeing assistance package

Free specialist training

Ongoing training & coaching

Opportunities to progress & develop

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Weekly Pay

Job summary

LDA Care Limited in Tendring is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Assistant to support adults with learning disabilities and autism in domiciliary care settings.

The role requires travel and is based at Frinton-on-Sea for at least three days a week; you will develop personalised PBS plans, monitor outcomes, and work with a PBS lead to ensure quality care.

We offer ongoing training, weekly pay, and a supportive team environment to help you grow in your role.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or Mental Health studies.
• PBS qualification desirable.
• Education in behaviour support and willingness to progress toward a PBS diploma.
• Teaching qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the needs and preferences of individuals.
• Develop and implement personalised Positive Behaviour Support plans tailored to enhance quality of life.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to support.
• Provide ongoing training to support staff, caregivers, and family members in PBS strategies.
• Utilise evidence-based practices to address challenging behaviours and promote skill development.
• Foster a culture of dignity and respect, valuing each person served.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, adjusting strategies with PBS lead support.
• Create easy read PBS plans so individuals understand how needs will be met.
• Systematically collect data on target behaviours and intervention effectiveness.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Empathy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or Mental Health studies

PBS qualification

Education in behaviour support

Diploma in PBS

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description: Positive Behaviour Support Assistant

Pay: £30,000 per annum

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with diverse needs? If so, we invite you to apply for our exciting opportunity as a Positive Behaviour Support Assistant!

Being able to travel is essential in this role and flexibility required. Frinton-on-sea is where you will be based a minimum of three days per week.

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. Our mission is to empower each person to live their best life by fostering a positive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the unique needs and preferences of individuals.
• Develop and implement personalised Positive Behaviour Support plans tailored to enhance each individual's quality of life.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including caregivers, families, and other professionals, to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to support.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to support staff, caregivers, and family members in the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Utilise evidence-based practices to address challenging behaviours and promote skill development.
• Foster a culture of dignity and respect, valuing the individuality of each person we serve.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, adjusting strategies as needed with support from the PBS lead.
• Create easy read Positive behaviour support plans in a way the individual can understand how their needs will be met.
• Systematically collect data on target behaviours and the effectiveness of interventions.

Expectations of the role

• Work alongside a PBS practitioner to analyse data and create reports for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and collaboration in the support process.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Positive Behaviour Support plan.
• Minimum of three days per week in service to coach and guide the support team.

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

• Qualifications - level 2/3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or Mental Health studies.
• Desirable:
• PBS qualification
• Education in behaviour support
• Be willing to work towards a diploma in PBS.
• Teaching qualification

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 a team.

Benefits:

• Perkbox benefit (Shopping & groceries savings)
• Employee wellbeing assistance package (EAP & Virtual GP)
• Free specialist training
• Ongoing training & coaching
• Opportunities to progress & develop
• Pension enrolment
• Paid holiday
• Sick pay
• Weekly Pay

*Refer a friend bonus is payable at

• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

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

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