Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

LDA Care Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefit (Shopping & groceries)

Employee wellbeing assistance package

Free specialist training

Ongoing training & coaching

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Career progression support

Additional annual leave with service

Job summary

LDA Care Limited is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to support adults with learning disabilities and autism in their own homes across the West Midlands region. The role requires travel and a compassionate, person-centered approach to behaviour support.

Salary is £40,000 per annum with benefits and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent in Mental Health studies or similar.
• Desirable: Social work qualification, PBS qualification, Education in behaviour support.
• Willing to work towards a diploma in PBS; teaching qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand needs and preferences.
• Develop and implement personalised Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic support.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to support staff and families.
• Utilise evidence-based practices to address challenging behaviours and promote skill development.
• Monitor and evaluate interventions and adjust strategies as needed.
• Create easy read Positive Behaviour Support plans so individuals understand how needs will be met.
• Collect and analyse data on target behaviours to inform progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Social work qualification

PBS qualification

Education in behaviour support

Diploma in PBS (towards)

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Pay

£40,000 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 Practitioner!

Being able to travel is essential in this role and flexibility required.

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.
• 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.
• Analyse data to make informed decisions about the progress of the individual and the need for adjustments to the Positive Behaviour Support plan.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Positive Behaviour Support plan.
• Provide regular reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and collaboration in the support process.

Qualifications: The right candidate must hold one of the following

• Qualifications - level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or Mental Health studies.
• Desirable:
• Social work qualification
• 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
• 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 one with 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.

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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