Jobs in Blackburn, United Kingdom

At Salutem, our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services reflect our core values. We are looking for an Assistant Practitioner to join our Positive Behaviour Support Team. Experience and passion for working with individuals who experience episodes of distress is pivotal in this exciting and fast paced role.

PBS Assistant Practitioner

Location: Remote working, based in Essex with travel.

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 + £3,000 car allowance per annum depending on experience.

Within your role, you will work as part of a PBS Team to support our Salutem colleagues, and most importantly the people we support. You will offer the support by:

• Providing Practice Leadership to the teams
• Providing training and workshops as directed
• Promoting the principles of recovery focussed Positive Behaviour Support, Person Centred Active Support and Restraint Reduction
• Undertaking individualised assessments with support from your manager
• Support implementation of PBS and restraint reduction plans with support
• Mentor team members and support with debriefing
• Take part in professional meetings about individuals
• Collating data and creating evidence driven multiagency reports with support

As a PBS Assistant Practitioner you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred care to the individuals we support. You will ensure that the service meets the physical, environmental, social and emotional wellbeing of each individual person in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and wellbeing. This position will include networking across services to provide PBS support, giving opportunity to develop wider experience. You must be committed to the development of the team and the homes mission to achieve the PBS academy quality framework and outstanding rating from CQC.

You will support in the development and review of person centred PBS planning, supporting with proactive strategies and risk management plans for the individuals to ensure these are effective and sustainable. Ideally you will have experience of working with people who experience distress, be willing to train in physical intervention and have or be working towards Level 3 PBS qualification. Support can be offered to achieve this for the right candidate.

You must be flexible in your attitude towards the role and be highly committed to their ongoing professional development within Positive Behaviour Support. Other essential qualities include teamwork, leadership and effective communication skills, self- motivation and the ability to use own initiative, excellent organisational and time management skills.

We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential. We are Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services. We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders. We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality. We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do. We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders. We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities.

Emotional Support Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.
• Hub of Hope - access to the UK’s leading mental health database.
• Medito App - explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing.
• Bereavement support – licensed counselling service, support groups and resources.

Medical Support Benefits

• Free Online GP – 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household.
• Health Cash Plan – claim back on a range of healthcare expenses.
• Cancer Cover – support with bills, alternative therapies and time out in case of diagnosis.
• My Menopause Centre – discounted access to an evidence-based provider.

Financial Support Benefits

• Wagestream - flexible pay, savings features, access to expert guidance and benefits tracker.
• Freeze your utility bills – potential saving on energy bills.
• Money helper – personalised plan to manage bills.
• Life Assurance – coverage from day one of employment.

Physical Support Benefits

• Online workouts – follow-along videos for home or gym.
• Cycle to work scheme – salary deductions with tax/NI savings.
• Gym discounts – up to 20% off memberships.
• National Trust and discounted days out – activities for you and family.

Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom, named a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace, and are a Disability confident committed company. We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s homes are rated Good or Outstanding.