Liaise is a leading provider of high-quality specialist support services for adults with complex learning disabilities and needs. Our mission is to ensure that every person we support can live richer, happier lives. The company has been built through acquisition and organic growth from its first site in London to We are proud of our values and believe our team should be Positive, Progressive and Personal on an everyday basis and are now looking for a Positive Behaviour Practitioners to join the team on the next stage of our journey. Job Overview The Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner team are responsible for working in a number of services within the Liaise portfolio. We’re looking for someone who can work collaboratively with colleagues including key workers to help the people we support explore and realise their potential to develop relationships, skills and independence so that they can pursue all opportunities To ensure our Positive Behaviour Support offer has a measurable positive impact on people we support alongside developing our approach to reducing restrictive practice and improving STOMP scores. The Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners are expected to work proactively with operational and service support colleagues to deliver the strategic aims of the business by: Ensuring our services achieve high quality outcomes for the people we support. Compliance with UK regulations and achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings with the CQC. As part of the Positive Behaviour Practitioner team, the you will champion quality and the values of the organization and exhibit the highest standards personally and professionally. Leadership The Practitioners act as internal support to ensure that Liaise delivers personalised and exceptional support to the people we support through the continued development of evidence based practice. Demonstrating exceptional practice leadership practitioners will support the skills and knowledge development of support staff through training, modelling and guidance Be responsible for own professional development, ensuring practice and knowledge at the leading edge of Liaise’s PBS offer Attend PBS Network meetings and engage in as well as contribute to Liaise training & development offer Undertake and contribute to: functional assessments, transition planning and support, service debriefs as required. Ensure effective partnership working with operational colleagues that supports implementation and change within individual services and the wider group. Identifying any operational barriers and supportive solutions to overcome this. Participate in effective team working and the development of productive working relationships. You will ensure communication is effective, respectful, professional and clear, allowing you to communicate with the people you support as well as families, professionals, and our colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for the people we provide support to. Provide routine and adhoc incident analyses Quality and Compliance Be qualified or willing and able to work towards Instructor Level of PROACT SCIP ®-UK Develop and deliver specific Behaviour and pro a script training to improve the confidence and competence of co-workers in supporting people Promote, co-ordinate and monitor the use of skill development and other learning tools that can develop the wellbeing and independence of service users Support the service teams to have the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality continuing education and development for the service users, ensure that it is well documented within support plans and being effectively delivered. Provide a focus on the communication requirements of the service users within the home, Supporting teams to ensure that each individual has effective methods for communication Demonstrate the ability to complete behaviour assessment tools and write reports relating to behaviour to a high standard Contribute to data and soft intelligence gathering to support improvements across services Person Specification Hold a formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support i.e., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS Graduate Diploma, PBS BTEC Level 5 (advanced professional Diploma) Experience and knowledge of working with people with a learning disability, autism and challenging behaviour At least 1 years’ experience as a Positive Behaviour Practitioner Understand legal frameworks relevant to the role, e.g., Mental Capacity Act (2005), DOLS Able to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills A detailed understanding of regulatory requirements, legislative and compliance requirements Excellent communicator, both verbally and written Strong statistical ability to be able to translate and analyze complex data Effective conflict management skills Reliable and trustworthy Able to work on own initiative Able to work under pressure, remaining calm Aware of own limitationsFlexible and Adaptable Excellent IT skills and confident in using computer systems Driving License and access to a car Business Management Escalate concerns professionally to operations colleagues and seek to support a resolution. To represent the company in meetings with regulators, local authorities and other external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with the wider Quality Team to maximise quality outcomes for people we support Working Environment Home based with frequent travel across the Group to services. It is expected that the post holder will spend a proportion of their week in services Flexible working approach required to meet the needs of the business Required to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times. Package Market leading pay rates Length of service leave (up to five extra days holiday) Fully funded Blue Light Discount Card Access to Wagesteam – our financial wellbeing app that lets you access your pay as and when you earn it, get discounts at supermarkets and helps you save. Employee Assistance Programme (access to free telephone counselling and legal advice) Free compliance training, and opportunities to develop NEST Pension Scheme Flexibility in creating your own rota to suit your life Refer a Friend Bonus Free enhanced DBS check Life Assurance (2 x salary)