Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support practitioner to join a dedicated team working with children and families. This role involves close collaboration to develop behaviour plans and support children with complex needs, offering a chance to advance in the field through professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Diverse range of benefits offered

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with highly complex children and their families.
• Ability to analyse complex behaviours and identify key triggers.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside families to draw up and deliver bespoke behaviour plans.
• Model approaches with families and carers to improve child behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour Analysis

Complex Behaviour Management

Skills Teaching

Education

Level 4 Professional Diploma in Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Job Description

Are you someone who thrives on making a real, positive impact supporting children and young people?

Opportunities to start your positive behaviour support career!

Working intensively with families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team around the child, you will aim to improve the well-being of the child and decrease their need to use negative behaviours to get their needs met. You will also work closely with colleagues in East Sussex County Council Children’s Care Homes and services to support behavioural approaches and risk management.

As part of an existing team of experienced staff, you will work alongside families and professionals in drawing up and delivering bespoke behaviour plans. This will involve behaviour analysis, skills teaching, and modelling approaches with families and carers. You will work flexibly, often out of hours, to be present when behaviours occur.

We are looking for a skilled practitioner with experience of working with:

• Highly complex children and their families, with the confidence to help those with behavioural issues.
• Ability to analyse complex behaviour, identify key triggers, and outline intervention and support programmes to achieve the best outcomes for young people.

On completion of the probationary year, candidates will be offered the chance to complete a level 4 professional diploma in Positive Behaviour Support.

The team is based in Eastbourne but works dynamically across the county. A full driving license or the ability to demonstrate how you will meet the travelling requirements of the post is required.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to upload a cover letter addressing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews will take place within two weeks of the closing date, face-to-face in Eastbourne or Lewes.

This role involves working with a highly skilled, well-established team offering excellent support.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to support you during your employment. More information is available on our benefits page.

For more information about our current vacancies, please contact:

Claire Collerson, Operations Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

or

Hazel Sharpe, Team Leader: Positive Behaviour Support
Email: [e-mail]

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About Us

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Evidence of an overseas police check is required if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your salary will be pro-rata if the position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please indicate this in your application to check eligibility. More information is available at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

If you require reasonable adjustments due to disability to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details above.