Job Description
£35,500 – 40K per annum depending on qualifications and experience
37.5 hours weekly, Hybrid working
About You
We are looking for someone who wants to make a real difference to the people we support. We invite applications from people who have experience of delivering a responsive and positive service, who have experience of supporting individuals with behaviours of concern and leading others to do the same.
You will have a varied and rewarding role, including but not limited to, providing support, supporting the delivery of staff training and staff debriefs, functional assessment and analysis of behaviour, developing, implementing and evaluating PBS plans, and working with the people we support to increase their skills and independence. You will also support staff to develop their skills, confidence and resilience and line manage the PBS team.
This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will be home based but with the ability to travel to services as required across Shropshire, Telford and the West Midlands.
A full job description can be obtained by contacting Bethphage and for this position you must submit a full application form, no CVs please
About the PBS team
We have a small PBS team that works alongside the operational team to deliver the best approaches and outcomes for the people we support, particularly those with the greatest level of Behavioural need. Adopting a person-centred, evidence led approach, reflective of the PBS Competency framework and in-line with current standards of good practice, PBS at Bethphage emphasise joint-working with the people we support, looking to improve their quality of life and reduce the amount of restrictions they face. We do this through a process of functional assessment, data analysis and report writing, direct support, service visits, observation, skill-teaching and collaborative working.
As a Positive Behaviour Organisation, PBS at Bethphage also have a key role in supporting our colleagues, offering staff training, debriefs and post incident analysis, in addition to mental health first aid, to staff across the organisation.
Job requirements
Essential
* A relevant PBS qualification
* Experience of working in the PBS field working with people who are identified as presenting behaviours which pose risks or limitations to their quality of life
* Experience of completing assessments and developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
* Strong leadership skills
* Full UK driving licence and own car with business insurance
Desirable
* Previous experience in a PBS role
Benefits of joining or team.
* Competitive pay
* Remote, hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
* Join a great organisation which listens to and values its staff
* High quality training- we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support;
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays in your first year, increasing to 31 day after five years and then 36 days after ten-years' service.
* Comprehensive induction programme, which means you'll be fully supported to understand the role whilst getting to know the team and the people you will support
* Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
* A Simply Health Cash Plan- to help you with healthcare costs including dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, optical, new child payment, prescriptions and more
* Long service rewards starting at £100 increasing to £150 depending on length of service – we believe our staff are our greatest asset and we want to reward you for your hard work and commitment to Bethphage
* Contributory Pension scheme
* Development opportunities- we want to support you in your career in care, your development is our development
* Regular supervisions with your line manager, team meetings and feedback
* Recruitment awards
* Refer-a-Friend Award – earn £200 every time you successfully refer a friend and they complete their probation.
* Birthday recognition – an Amazon e-voucher every year
* Paid enhanced DBS certificate
* Access to the “Blue light Card” scheme that offers discounts to social care staff in a range of shops both online and on the High street
*Some of our roles require males, females, race and age specific employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
If you would like more information, please get in touch with our recruitment team by calling: 01743 272880 or drop us an email at: .
Interview Date: TBC
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