Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we make a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. As an organisation, we support over 2,500 individuals with a variety of needs, some may have a physical/learning disability, autism, mental health issue, some with limited verbal communication and some with behaviours of concern. A number of people we support require assistance with moving and handling.
We are looking to recruit a full-time Behaviour Support Advisor to work in our new complex needs service in Aberdeen. You will be part of the Positive Behaviour Support Team. Your base will be the Stoneywood complex needs service in Aberdeen and you will work across the region. You will be expected to travel to Glasgow on a regular basis for National team meetings and Continuous Professional Development. The Behaviour Support Advisor role is a key support function, providing guidance and support in managing the challenges faced in a complex service environment.
If you have experience of working with a range of people who present with behaviours of concern and have experience of managing services for people with learning disabilities or autism this could be the opportunity for you.
You will spend time in services and with staff teams that are supporting individuals with behaviours of concern and carry out behavioural assessments with the aim of improving quality of life. You will develop comprehensive, person-centred, Behaviour S...