About us...
Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. Our vision is to provide the best specialist support – inspiring a generation to ensure people live happy, healthy and meaningful lives - and our commitment to supporting the people and families we work with is at the very heart of what we do.
We now have an exciting new opportunity for a Lead PBS Practitioner within our team.
Key Responsibilities…
- Provide excellent Positive Behaviour Support, in keeping with the organisations Positive Behaviour Support Framework
- 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
- To support the PBS Team Manager in maintaining a ‘Team’ focus across the entire PBS Team (both halves), to step in as required in absence of the team Manager to assist in fulfilling managerial meets such as attendance at meetings/chairing a team meeting or supervision etc.
- Complete Functional Assessments and implement PBS Plans in collaboration with support teams, families, the MDT and person supported, as appropriate.
- To provide regular, at least weekly, clinics at Wesleyan Court to ensure close monitoring on support, progress and barriers to progress with each person’s plans.
- To provide modular based PASS+PORT Training to staff teams, as relevant to the needs of the person/people supported.
- To monitor implemented PBS Plans, to check on consistency of approaches and coaching/advising teams when inconsistency is evident – within Wesleyan Court ensuring a PSR approach is in place at all times.
- Raise concerns to the Service Manager and PBS Team Manager if there is concern related to practice and/or an unhealthy culture within a support team.
- Promote the least restrictive means of support, and the organisations commitment to STOMP and the reduction in use of psychotropic medicines – closely monitoring all restrictions and ensure that these are lawful, proportionate and in the person’s best interest.
- Work collaboratively with the Assessment & Placement Team to assist in supporting people who are moving into our services, to focus on compatibility, our ability to support the person’s needs and to ensure a smooth well-planned transition, to minimise the risk of a placement breakdown.
Skills/Experience required…
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1st Degree 2:2 or above in Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Behaviour Analysis or PBS (Consideration will be given to other qualifications of a similar nature or level). Consideration will be given to individuals with relevant experience and skill in supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who present with significant behaviours which challenge, with a commitment to completing a PBS Level 5 Diploma.Experience of directly supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who may present with behaviours which challenge.
- Skill in completing functional assessment, and developing/implementing PBS Plans which are easy for support teams to understand and follow.
- Maintain data analysis related to behavioural support to evidence justification for strategies employed and behavioural trends over time.
- Skill in assessing potential environmental and health factors at play in relation to challenging behaviour, including assessment of team dynamics.
- Effectively communicate with people supported, families, support teams and external professionals to ensure excellent communication and continuity of support.
- Skill at teaching small groups of staff, and including a commitment to become a PASS+PORT accredited trainer.
- Experience of supporting teams in crisis situations, and positive role modelling to enhance skill, competence and confidence of support staff.
- Able to use autonomy and work creatively to share information and advice across the organisation, prioritising workload effectively.
Key Competencies…
- Strong understanding of the values and ethos of positive behaviour support, person centred approaches and thinking, trauma informed care, Active Support and Inclusive Communication.
- Strong understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities and autism.
- To engage professionally and respectfully with others, whilst advocating for excellent positive behaviour support for people supported by the organisation.Able to confidently and professionally challenge and report poor or abusive practice, in line with the organisations and PBS values.
Why work for us...
We’re committed to the growth of people across our business because working with us is not just about having a job, but the opportunity to grow and flourish within our organisation for years to come.
As well as a competitive salary you will also receive
- 33 day holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Access Retail Discounts
- Development and access to professional training
- Access to counselling services
- Continuous on the job training is provided
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Checks and Clearances paid for by Achieve together
If this sounds like you and you relish the idea to work for a company where you can really make a difference, then we want to hear from you today.