Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Affinity Trust; Quorn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing scheme

Health plan (Simplyhealth)

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

DBS check paid for by employer

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) practitioner to help adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will support independence, enable community access, and work with multiple stakeholders to ensure the person’s voice is heard. A DBS check is required and travel may be necessary.

You will need a PBS accreditation (BTEC Level 5 or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• PBS accreditation required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and Autism to stay in placements and access communities.
• Help individuals build tools for independent living and meaningful activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; ensure the person’s voice is heard.

Skills

PBS accreditation

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Autism support

Education

BTEC Level 5 PBS

Job description

As a Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) practitioner, you will help adults with learning disabilities, Autism and sometimes other support needs to transform their lives. Using techniques built on the principles of inclusion, choice and participation, your support could make a real difference and an open path to independence How will I make a difference?

• Your support will enable them you support to stay in their current placements and access their communities meaningfully.
• You'll help them build tools to live great, independent lives in ways that are meaningful to them.
• You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders internal and external to the organisation and ensure that the person's voice is heard throughout their support. Required: Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities and Autism. Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Accreditation - BTEC level 5 or equivalent. A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel as required., You will need a Positive Behaviour Support accreditation - BTEC level 5 or equivalent
• Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities and Autism. Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension & Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us). Positive behaviour support changes lives - becoming a PBS Practitioner will change yours.