Job Introduction This is the chance to join an innovative team as a PBS Practitioner within the Learning Disability and Mental Health Service influencing best practice for the people we support.
Location is flexible across the Midlands area, as it's homeworking with some travel to visit individuals and their teams. The main areas to be covered include Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Peterborough, and Cumbria. We would like to find a candidate located in one of these areas. Nationwide travel might be required occasionally. All travel costs are covered.
There will be the need on occasions to work evenings and part of a weekend in the event of referral support being needed.
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and plan their diary which enables a work-life balance.
PBS Practitioner input will be offered to people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs i.e. behaviours of distress, mental health conditions and risk of contact with the criminal justice system.
The Ideal Candidate The post-holder will provide excellent Positive Behaviour Support, in keeping with the organisations Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
Main duties:
Respond to PBS Referrals and hold a caseload, prioritised with support from the PBS Team Manager
Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people supported, promoting personal skill development and reducing/eliminating the use of restrictive practices
Respond to crisis situations in which a person is posing a risk to self and/or others and there is a risk of placement breakdown/hospital admission
Training and development for teams who are supporting people
Input to the assessment of people seeking support
Support to teams in reviewing and developing PBS plans, personal support plans and risk assessments
To provide support and mentoring to Support Workers working with people with Autism and/or behaviours of distress
To work with the relevant professionals/multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of an effective support to those individuals that use access Turning Points services
Maintain data analysis related to behavioural support to evidence justification for strategies employed and behavioural trends over time
Package Description As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What benefits will I receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
Turning Point Benefits
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Attached documents
Austism and PBS Practitioner Person Spec LD 1.docx
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