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 Central and Midlands coverage including; Telford, Derbyshire, Barnsley, Hull and Rotherham. Out of area coverage may be required on occasion). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of people we support, conducting functional assessments, and 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.
Main duties of the job
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
* Facilitating the embedding of PBS and Active Support in team meetings; providing feedback and support to colleagues in the Operations Team with action planning
* Supporting with completing quality of life audits
* Informing guidance, tools, and strategies to upskill operational managers and front-line support staff
* Holding a caseload of referrals for people and children we support requiring more intensive PBS intervention including;
* Completing functional behavior assessments and formulation including data analysis
* Writing, developing, and reviewing Positive Behaviour Support plans
* PBS plan implementation (including staff training, coaching, and development)
* Supporting with de-briefing and post-incident analysis for serious incidents
* Contributing in MDT forums and meetings
* Supporting with risk management and crisis 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 behaviors 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 prioritize workload
* Functional assessment skills.
Attributes:
* High level of integrity and professionalism
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong organizational skills
* Willingness to undertake travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Person Specification
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.
Qualifications
* 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 behaviors of concern.
* 1 year of working in a PBS role or equivalent.
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 prioritize workload
* Functional assessment skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience from £35,000 per year + Car Allowance
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