Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Swanton Care and Community; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Clinical supervision from PBS Lead

Job summary

A national care and support provider is looking for a passionate PBS Practitioner to support children and adults in Coventry and beyond. This full-time role involves delivering training, conducting assessments, and leading improvements in Positive Behaviour Support practices across services. Candidates are required to have a Level 5 qualification in PBS or equivalent and experience working with individuals with Autism and learning disabilities. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional experience in PBS or equivalent role.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with Autism and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in PBS and Active Support.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Observe and coach best practices in services.
• Support risk management and crisis planning.

Skills

Coaching skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Functional assessment skills

Education

Level 5 qualification in PBS or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Location: Home based - National Coverage (Ipswich and the south of England)

Job Type: Full time (40hrs PW)

Salary: Up to £35,000 + Car allowance

Reports to: PBS Lead

About the service

Swanton Care & Community is a national provider of care and support with a diverse range of services. The people we support have complex needs, they may have autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues or need rehab in a specialist nursing service. We believe that with the right support everyone can achieve greater independence and fulfilling lives, as each person we support is at the heart of all services we provide.

Role overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced PBS Practitioner to join our team within a national high-quality care provider providing support across England and Scotland (this vacancy is for Ipswich and the south of England and will require extensive travel). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of children and adults we support to conducting functional assessments, developing and implementing positive behaviour support plans resulting in improved outcomes. The role sits within our quality team and joins Swanton at an exciting time as we embed a new organisational PBS Strategy focused on a more sustainable and systemic approach.

In line with our organisational commitment to PBS, the candidate will take a lead on practice development and training in specialist subjects including PBS, Active Support and Physical Intervention.

Key responsibilities

• Support practice leaders of our organisation to implement PBS and Active Support values and culture into our services as part of our national strategy, through;
• Delivering training, and practice development, in PBS and Active Support
• Observing, coaching and modelling best practice in services
• Facilitate the embedding of PBS and Active support in team meetings; providing feedback and support to colleagues in the Operations Team with action planning
• Support with completing quality of life audits
• Informing guidance, tools and strategies to upskill operational managers and front-line support staff
• Hold a caseload of referrals for people and children we support requiring more intensive PBS intervention including;
• Completing functional behaviour assessments and formulation including data analysis
• Writing, developing and reviewing of Positive Behaviour Support plans
• PBS plan implementation (including staff training, coaching and development)
• Support with de-briefing and post incident analysis for serious incidents
• Contribution in MDT forums and meetings
• Support with risk management and crisis planning
• Support your area of responsibility to;
• Identify, monitor and report on behavioural incidents and trends, support with identifying actions to minimise instances and severity of such incidents
• Report on restriction reduction planning and support with identifying actions to reduce restrictive practice
• Support with new admissions and transition planning

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Essential: Level 5 qualification in PBS or equivalent/above (or willing to complete)

Experience

Professional experience working with children and/or adults with Autism and learning disabilities and behaviours of concern. 1 year of working in a PBS role or equivalent

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of support needs of people with Autism, learning disabilities and mental health disorders. Sound understanding of PBS, Active Support, Mental Capacity and how this is used to inform practice.

Skills

• Proven leadership and coaching skills
• Strong observation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Functional assessment skills

Attributes

• Attention to detail
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills
• Willingness to undertake travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for professional development and training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Clinical supervision from PBS Lead.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to

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